How to travel from Kirkwall to Canterbury, United Kingdom
The distance between Kirkwall and Canterbury is around 993km (617 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Kirkwall to Canterbury by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Canterbury → Kirkwall if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to London City (LCY), Train
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Canterbury West.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost£545($645)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Edinburgh then London Kings Cross and then to Canterbury West.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Canterbury.
- Duration17hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£175($210)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkwall and Canterbury
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkwall to Canterbury by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around £100 ($120) and will take around 20h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £545 ($645).
The distance between Kirkwall and Canterbury is around 993km (617 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 894km (555 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Kirkwall and Canterbury by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Kirkwall to Canterbury is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £545 ($645).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkwall and Canterbury is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £100 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkwall and Canterbury. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Canterbury West. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkwall and Canterbury. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Canterbury West. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kirkwall to Canterbury. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Canterbury West. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Canterbury is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 76km (47 miles) from Canterbury. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 Canterbury. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Canterbury West. instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkwall to Canterbury is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £485 ($575).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkwall and Canterbury
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to London City (LCY), Train + 5 similar | 4hrs | £545($645) | hourly | 995km (618 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4hrs | £485($575) | hourly | 993km (617 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 4h 40m | £285($335) | hourly | 1,116km (694 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 4h 55m | £445($525) | hourly | 1,017km (632 miles) |
| Fly to Norwich (NWI), train | 5h 10m | £570($675) | hourly | 1,045km (649 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 4h 30m | £260($310) | hourly | 1,054km (655 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 15h 15m | £160($190) | 3 times a week | 1,216km (756 miles) |
| Ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, train | 15h 25m | £240($285) | once daily | 1,395km (867 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, train | 15h 30m | £145($170) | 3 times a week | 1,216km (756 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 20h 30m | £100($120) | 3 times a week | 1,259km (782 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 17hrs | £175($210) | 3 times a week | 1,157km (719 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkwall and Canterbury
Train operators
South Eastern Trains Service
Thameslink
London Midland
Greater Anglia
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Pentland Ferries
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Airport Bus Express
Airports near Canterbury
The following major airports near Canterbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 76km (47 miles) from Canterbury
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 88km (55 miles) from Canterbury
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Canterbury