How to travel from Kirkwall to Leeds, United Kingdom
The distance between Kirkwall and Leeds is around 633km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Kirkwall to Leeds 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 Leeds → Kirkwall if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Durham (MME), Train
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Durham (MME) then take the train to Leeds.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost£430($510)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, train
Take a ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal then take the train to Inverness then Newcastle and then to Leeds.
- Duration12h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£175($205)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Leeds Bus Station.
- Duration15h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£61($72)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Leeds.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkwall and Leeds
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkwall to Leeds by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £61 ($72) and will take around 15h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £430 ($510).
The distance between Kirkwall and Leeds is around 633km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 583km (362 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Kirkwall and Leeds by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Kirkwall to Leeds is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £430 ($510).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkwall and Leeds is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £61 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkwall and Leeds. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Durham (MME) then take the train to Leeds. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkwall and Leeds. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Durham (MME) then take the train to Leeds. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kirkwall to Leeds. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Leeds. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Leeds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Leeds. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Leeds. instead which will take 3h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkwall to Leeds is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £320 ($375).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkwall and Leeds
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Durham (MME), Train + 2 similar | 3h 25m | £430($510) | once daily | 633km (394 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 55m | £320($375) | hourly | 720km (447 miles) |
| Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train | 5h 10m | £420($500) | every 2 hours | 721km (448 miles) |
Ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, train + 3 similar | 12h 50m | £175($205) | once daily | 1,021km (634 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, train | 12h 55m | £165($195) | 3 times a week | 842km (523 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 13h 20m | £185($220) | 3 times a week | 842km (523 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, train | 15h 25m | £95($110) | once a week | 879km (546 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 15h 30m | £61($72) | 3 times a week | 812km (504 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 13h 15m | £110($130) | 3 times a week | 779km (484 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkwall and Leeds
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Pentland Ferries
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Airports near Leeds
The following major airports near Leeds offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Leeds
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Leeds
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Leeds