How to travel from Kirkwall to Birmingham, United Kingdom
The distance between Kirkwall and Birmingham is around 748km (465 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Kirkwall to Birmingham 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 Birmingham → Kirkwall if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham (BHX).
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost£370($435)
Loganair
+ 2 others3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Birmingham Navigation Street.
- Duration17h 50m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£68($80)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Haymarket and then to Wolverhampton.
- Duration13h 55m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£175($210)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Birmingham.
- Duration14h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkwall and Birmingham
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkwall to Birmingham by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £68 ($80) and will take around 17h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £370 ($435).
The distance between Kirkwall and Birmingham is around 748km (465 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 726km (451 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Kirkwall and Birmingham by plane.
The quickest way to get from Kirkwall to Birmingham is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £370 ($435).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkwall and Birmingham is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £68 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkwall and Birmingham. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkwall and Birmingham. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Kirkwall and Birmingham. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and arrive at Birmingham (BHX) - via Aberdeen (ABZ). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Kirkwall to Birmingham. There is however a flight that goes via Aberdeen (ABZ). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kirkwall to Birmingham typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and and arrive into Birmingham (BHX).
The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Birmingham. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 2h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkwall to Birmingham is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £370 ($435).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkwall and Birmingham
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 2h 50m | £370($435) | hourly | 748km (465 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train | 4h 10m | £615($725) | hourly | 1,010km (628 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 15m | £365($430) | hourly | 780km (484 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 4h 15m | £495($585) | hourly | 1,060km (659 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 17h 50m | £68($80) | 3 times a week | 1,007km (625 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 13h 55m | £175($210) | 3 times a week | 943km (586 miles) |
| Ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, train | 13h 60m | £280($330) | every 20 mins | 1,122km (697 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, Train | 15h 20m | £235($280) | 3 times a week | 1,022km (635 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, train | 16h 10m | £79($95) | once a week | 949km (590 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 14h 15m | £135($160) | 3 times a week | 921km (572 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkwall and Birmingham
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Pentland Ferries
Airports near Birmingham
The following major airports near Birmingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Birmingham
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Birmingham