How to travel from Isle of Wight to Kirkwall, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Kirkwall is around 950km (590 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Kirkwall by ferry, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kirkwall → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost£855($1,015)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take the train to Bristol Temple Meads and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration18h 50m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£335($400)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Kirkwall
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Kirkwall by ferry, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around £335 ($400) and will take around 18h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £855 ($1,015).
The distance between Isle of Wight and Kirkwall is around 950km (590 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 930km (578 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Isle of Wight and Kirkwall by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Kirkwall is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £855 ($1,015).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Kirkwall is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around £335 ($400) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Isle of Wight to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Kirkwall is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £855 ($1,015).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Kirkwall
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 50m | £855($1,015) | hourly | 950km (590 miles) |
| Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, train and plane | 5h 5m | £455($540) | hourly | 998km (620 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 5h 15m | £560($660) | hourly | 1,055km (655 miles) |
| Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, train and plane | 5h 30m | £600($710) | hourly | 1,019km (633 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 18h 50m | £335($400) | 4 times a week | 1,350km (839 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Kirkwall
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Red Funnel
Wightlink
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