How to travel from Kirkwall to Hastings, United Kingdom
The distance between Kirkwall and Hastings is around 980km (609 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Kirkwall to Hastings 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 Hastings → 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 Ashford International and then to Hastings.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost£505($595)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry to Aberdeen, train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Edinburgh, London Kings Cross then Ashford International and then to Hastings.
- Duration15h 30m
- 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 Hastings.
- Duration17h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£180($210)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkwall and Hastings
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkwall to Hastings by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around £95 ($110) and will take around 21h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £505 ($595).
The distance between Kirkwall and Hastings is around 980km (609 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 931km (579 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Kirkwall and Hastings by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Kirkwall to Hastings is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £505 ($595).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkwall and Hastings is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £95 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkwall and Hastings. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Ashford International and then to Hastings. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkwall and Hastings. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Ashford International and then to Hastings. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kirkwall to Hastings. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Hastings. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Hastings is Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Hastings. London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) 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 Hastings. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Hastings. instead which will take 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkwall to Hastings is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £415 ($490).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkwall and Hastings
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to London City (LCY), train + 4 similar | 4h 25m | £505($595) | hourly | 1,015km (630 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train | 4h 30m | £215($255) | hourly | 1,046km (650 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 35m | £415($490) | hourly | 980km (609 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN), Train | 5h 10m | £235($280) | hourly | 1,057km (657 miles) |
| Fly to Southampton (SOU), train | 5h 30m | £745($880) | hourly | 1,163km (723 miles) |
Ferry to Aberdeen, train + 3 similar | 15h 30m | £160($190) | 3 times a week | 1,235km (767 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 15h 60m | £145($170) | 3 times a week | 1,205km (748 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, train | 17h 50m | £280($330) | 3 times a week | 1,266km (787 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 21h 30m | £95($110) | 3 times a week | 1,312km (815 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 17h 15m | £180($210) | 3 times a week | 1,171km (728 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkwall and Hastings
Train operators
South Eastern Trains Service
Southern Service
South Western Railway
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Oxford Bus Company
Airports near Hastings
The following major airports near Hastings offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 63km (39 miles) from Hastings
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 81km (50 miles) from Hastings
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 99km (62 miles) from Hastings