How to travel from Kirkwall to Dover, United Kingdom
The distance between Kirkwall and Dover is around 1,004km (624 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Kirkwall to Dover 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 Dover → 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 Dover Priory.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost£550($650)
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 Dover Priory.
- Duration15h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£165($195)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Dover.
- Duration17h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£185($215)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkwall and Dover
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkwall to Dover 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 £105 ($125) and will take around 21hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £550 ($650).
The distance between Kirkwall and Dover is around 1,004km (624 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 915km (568 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Kirkwall and Dover by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Kirkwall to Dover is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £550 ($650).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkwall and Dover is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £105 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkwall and Dover. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Dover Priory. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkwall and Dover. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Dover Priory. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kirkwall to Dover. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Dover Priory. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Dover is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 97km (61 miles) from Dover. Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) 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 Dover. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Dover Priory. instead which will take 4h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkwall to Dover is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £490 ($580).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkwall and Dover
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to London City (LCY), Train + 5 similar | 4h 10m | £550($650) | every 3 hours | 1,006km (625 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 10m | £490($580) | every 3 hours | 1,004km (624 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 4h 50m | £285($340) | every 3 hours | 1,127km (700 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 5hrs | £450($530) | every 3 hours | 1,028km (639 miles) |
| Fly to Norwich (NWI), train | 5h 20m | £575($680) | every 3 hours | 1,056km (656 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 4h 40m | £265($315) | every 3 hours | 1,065km (662 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 15h 25m | £165($195) | 3 times a week | 1,227km (762 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, train | 16h 25m | £150($175) | 3 times a week | 1,229km (764 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 21hrs | £105($125) | 3 times a week | 1,283km (797 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 17h 15m | £185($215) | 3 times a week | 1,184km (736 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkwall and Dover
Train operators
South Eastern Trains Service
Thameslink
London Midland
Greater Anglia
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Airport Bus Express
Airports near Dover
The following major airports near Dover offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 97km (61 miles) from Dover
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 104km (65 miles) from Dover
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 112km (69 miles) from Dover