How to travel from Hastings to Kirkwall, United Kingdom
The distance between Hastings and Kirkwall is around 981km (610 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Hastings to Kirkwall by train, plane, 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 → Hastings if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Ashford International, plane
Take the train to Ashford International and then to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost£505($595)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train to Ashford International, ferry
Take the train to Ashford International, St Pancras International then Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration14h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration16hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£180($210)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hastings and Kirkwall
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hastings to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £110 ($130) and will take around 20h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £505 ($595).
The distance between Hastings and Kirkwall is around 981km (610 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 931km (579 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Hastings and Kirkwall by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Hastings to Kirkwall is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £505 ($595).
The cheapest way to travel between Hastings and Kirkwall is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £110 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hastings and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Ashford International and then to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hastings and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Ashford International and then to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hastings to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to London Charing Cross then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Hastings to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to London Charing Cross then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hastings to Kirkwall is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £415 ($490).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hastings and Kirkwall
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Ashford International, plane + 3 similar | 4h 10m | £505($595) | hourly | 1,016km (631 miles) |
| Train to Gatwick Airport, Fly | 4h 10m | £275($325) | hourly | 1,021km (635 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 40m | £415($490) | hourly | 981km (610 miles) |
| Train to Ashford International, plane | 5h 10m | £440($520) | hourly | 1,037km (644 miles) |
Train to Ashford International, ferry + 3 similar | 14h 30m | £160($190) | 4 times a week | 1,235km (767 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 14h 55m | £140($165) | 4 times a week | 1,205km (748 miles) |
| Train to London Bridge, ferry | 16h 30m | £275($325) | 4 times a week | 1,266km (787 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 20h 35m | £110($130) | 4 times a week | 1,311km (815 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16hrs | £180($210) | 4 times a week | 1,174km (730 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hastings and Kirkwall
Train operators
South Eastern Trains Service
Southern Service
London Midland
LNER
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Oxford Bus Company
Scottish Citylink
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