How to travel from Hull to Kirkwall, United Kingdom
The distance between Hull and Kirkwall is around 659km (409 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Hull to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kirkwall → Hull if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Humberside (HUY) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost£515($610)
Eastern Airways
+ 2 others5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to York then Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration12hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration12h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hull and Kirkwall
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hull to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around £100 ($120) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £515 ($610).
The distance between Hull and Kirkwall is around 659km (409 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 604km (375 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Hull and Kirkwall by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Hull to Kirkwall is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £515 ($610).
The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Kirkwall is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £100 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hull and Kirkwall. We recommend that you fly from Humberside (HUY) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hull and Kirkwall. We recommend that you fly from Humberside (HUY) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hull and Kirkwall. Flights depart from Humberside (HUY) and arrive at Kirkwall (KOI) - via Aberdeen (ABZ). The flight takes around 2h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Hull to Kirkwall. There is however a flight that goes via Aberdeen (ABZ). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hull to Kirkwall typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Humberside (HUY) 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 Hull to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to York and then to Darlington then fly from Durham (MME) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Kirkwall is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £555 ($655).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hull and Kirkwall
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 2h 45m | £515($610) | hourly | 659km (409 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 40m | £555($655) | every 20 mins | 667km (414 miles) |
| Train to Leeds, plane | 4h 45m | £315($370) | hourly | 803km (499 miles) |
| Train to York, plane | 5h 5m | £340($400) | hourly | 758km (471 miles) |
| Train to Doncaster, plane | 5h 30m | £435($515) | hourly | 1,092km (678 miles) |
| Train to York, plane | 6h 20m | £500($595) | twice a week | 1,477km (918 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 12hrs | £110($130) | 4 times a week | 878km (546 miles) |
| Train to York, ferry | 12h 25m | £100($120) | 4 times a week | 878km (546 miles) |
| Train to York, ferry | 12h 60m | £140($165) | 6 times a week | 1,014km (630 miles) |
| Train to Leeds, ferry | 13h 20m | £210($245) | 4 times a week | 955km (594 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 40m | £125($145) | 4 times a week | 852km (529 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hull and Kirkwall
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Train operators
LNER
Hull Trains
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
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