How to travel from Kirkwall to Brighton, United Kingdom
The distance between Kirkwall and Brighton is around 965km (600 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Kirkwall to Brighton 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 Brighton → Kirkwall if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Gatwick (LGW).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost£245($285)
Loganair
+ 3 others5 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Brighton.
- Duration20h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£65($77)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Brighton.
- Duration15h 60m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£130($155)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Brighton.
- Duration17hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£185($220)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkwall and Brighton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkwall to Brighton by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £65 ($77) and will take around 20h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($285).
The distance between Kirkwall and Brighton is around 965km (600 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 925km (575 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Kirkwall and Brighton by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Kirkwall to Brighton is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £245 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkwall and Brighton is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £65 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkwall and Brighton. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Gatwick (LGW). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkwall and Brighton. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Gatwick (LGW). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Kirkwall and Brighton. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and arrive at London Gatwick (LGW) - via Glasgow (GLA). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Kirkwall to Brighton. There is however a flight that goes via Glasgow (GLA). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kirkwall to Brighton typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and and arrive into London Gatwick (LGW).
The closest major airport to Brighton is Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Brighton. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) 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 Brighton. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Brighton. instead which will take 4h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkwall to Brighton is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £475 ($560).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkwall and Brighton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 3h 35m | £245($285) | hourly | 995km (618 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 15m | £475($560) | hourly | 965km (600 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY), Train | 4h 20m | £540($635) | hourly | 978km (607 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN), Train | 4h 35m | £240($285) | hourly | 1,044km (649 miles) |
| Fly to Southampton (SOU), Train | 4h 55m | £785($930) | hourly | 1,051km (653 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 5h 25m | £435($510) | hourly | 990km (615 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 20h 15m | £65($77) | 3 times a week | 1,262km (784 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 15h 60m | £130($155) | 3 times a week | 1,189km (739 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, train | 16h 10m | £140($165) | 3 times a week | 1,189km (739 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, train | 18h 40m | £100($115) | once a week | 1,202km (747 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 17hrs | £185($220) | 3 times a week | 1,196km (743 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkwall and Brighton
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
Thameslink
Southern Service
London Midland
LNER
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airports near Brighton
The following major airports near Brighton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Brighton
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 75km (47 miles) from Brighton
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Brighton