How to travel from Kirkwall to Leicester, United Kingdom
The distance between Kirkwall and Leicester is around 812km (505 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Kirkwall to Leicester 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 Leicester → Kirkwall if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Leicester.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost£405($475)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Doncaster and then to Leicester.
- Duration14h 35m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£120($140)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station.
- Duration18h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£53($63)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Leicester.
- Duration14h 35m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkwall and Leicester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkwall to Leicester by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 18h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £405 ($475).
The distance between Kirkwall and Leicester is around 812km (505 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 715km (444 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Kirkwall and Leicester by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Kirkwall to Leicester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £405 ($475).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkwall and Leicester is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkwall and Leicester. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Leicester. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkwall and Leicester. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Leicester. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kirkwall to Leicester. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Leicester. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Leicester is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Leicester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Leicester. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Leicester. instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkwall to Leicester is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £405 ($475).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkwall and Leicester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 45m | £405($475) | hourly | 812km (505 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 4h 10m | £480($570) | hourly | 1,039km (646 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train | 4h 15m | £375($445) | every 3 hours | 817km (508 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN), Train | 5h 5m | £290($340) | every 2 hours | 1,095km (681 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 14h 35m | £120($140) | 3 times a week | 987km (613 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, train | 14h 45m | £210($250) | 3 times a week | 1,007km (625 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, train | 15h 10m | £225($270) | 3 times a week | 1,007km (625 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 18h 30m | £53($63) | 3 times a week | 948km (589 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 14h 35m | £135($160) | 3 times a week | 921km (572 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkwall and Leicester
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Airports near Leicester
The following major airports near Leicester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 25km (15 miles) from Leicester
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Leicester
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 94km (59 miles) from Leicester