How to travel from Exmouth to Kirkwall, United Kingdom
The distance between Exmouth and Kirkwall is around 942km (585 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Exmouth to Kirkwall by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kirkwall → Exmouth if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost£635($750)
Loganair
+ 1 othersTrain and Ferry
Take the train to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration17hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£310($365)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration15h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£180($215)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Exmouth and Kirkwall
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Exmouth to Kirkwall by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around £105 ($125) and will take around 20h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £635 ($750).
The distance between Exmouth and Kirkwall is around 942km (585 miles).
It takes around 3hrs to get from Exmouth and Kirkwall by plane.
The quickest way to get from Exmouth to Kirkwall is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £635 ($750).
The cheapest way to travel between Exmouth and Kirkwall is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £105 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Exmouth and Kirkwall. We recommend that you fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Exmouth and Kirkwall. We recommend that you fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Exmouth and Kirkwall. Flights depart from Exeter (EXT) and arrive at Kirkwall (KOI) - via Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Exmouth to Kirkwall. There is however a flight that goes via Edinburgh (EDI). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Exmouth to Kirkwall typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Exeter (EXT) and and arrive into Kirkwall (KOI).
The closest major airport to Kirkwall is Kirkwall Airport (KOI) (KOI) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Kirkwall. Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Exmouth to Kirkwall. We recommend that you fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exmouth to Kirkwall is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £635 ($750).
Compare travel optionsbetween Exmouth and Kirkwall
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3hrs | £635($750) | hourly | 942km (585 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 17hrs | £310($365) | 4 times a week | 1,305km (811 miles) |
| Train to Newport (S Wales), ferry | 18h 20m | £190($225) | once a week | 1,249km (776 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 20h 25m | £105($125) | once a week | 1,344km (835 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 35m | £180($215) | 4 times a week | 1,175km (730 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Exmouth and Kirkwall
Train operators
Transport for Wales
Caledonian Sleeper
LNER
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Bus companies
Airports near Kirkwall
The following major airports near Kirkwall offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Kirkwall
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 173km (107 miles) from Kirkwall
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 203km (126 miles) from Kirkwall