How to travel from Kirkwall to Bath, United Kingdom
The distance between Kirkwall and Bath is around 884km (550 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Kirkwall to Bath by plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bath → Kirkwall if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol (BRS).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost£565($670)
Loganair
+ 3 others5 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Bristol Temple Meads.
- Duration16h 55m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£275($325)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Bath.
- Duration15h 50m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£165($195)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkwall and Bath
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkwall to Bath by plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around £160 ($190) and will take around 17h 50m. 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 £565 ($670).
The distance between Kirkwall and Bath is around 884km (550 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 846km (526 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Kirkwall and Bath by plane.
The quickest way to get from Kirkwall to Bath is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £565 ($670).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkwall and Bath is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around £160 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkwall and Bath. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkwall and Bath. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Kirkwall and Bath. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and arrive at Bristol (BRS) - via Aberdeen (ABZ). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Kirkwall to Bath. There is however a flight that goes via Aberdeen (ABZ). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Kirkwall to Bath typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and and arrive into Bristol (BRS).
The closest major airport to Bath is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Bath. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Kirkwall to Bath. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 3hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkwall to Bath is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £565 ($670).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkwall and Bath
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 3hrs | £565($670) | hourly | 884km (550 miles) |
| Fly to Exeter (EXT), Train | 4h 5m | £670($795) | hourly | 1,071km (666 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 10m | £490($580) | hourly | 1,047km (651 miles) |
| Fly to Cardiff (CWL), Train | 4h 25m | £755($895) | hourly | 948km (589 miles) |
| Fly to Southampton (SOU), Train | 4h 25m | £790($935) | hourly | 1,057km (657 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 4h 30m | £430($510) | hourly | 910km (566 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 16h 55m | £275($325) | 3 times a week | 1,185km (736 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, train | 17h 50m | £160($190) | once a week | 1,127km (700 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 15h 50m | £165($195) | 3 times a week | 1,073km (666 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkwall and Bath
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Train operators
Caledonian Sleeper
Airports near Bath
The following major airports near Bath offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 24km (15 miles) from Bath
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Bath
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Bath