How to travel from Kirkwall to Liverpool, United Kingdom
The distance between Kirkwall and Liverpool is around 699km (435 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kirkwall to Liverpool by plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Liverpool → Kirkwall if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Liverpool (LPL).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost£595($705)
Loganair
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Haymarket and then to Wigan North Western.
- Duration13h 5m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£150($175)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Liverpool.
- Duration13h 10m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£115($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkwall and Liverpool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkwall to Liverpool by plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around £84 ($100) and will take around 14h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £595 ($705).
The distance between Kirkwall and Liverpool is around 699km (435 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 620km (385 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Kirkwall and Liverpool by plane.
The quickest way to get from Kirkwall to Liverpool is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £595 ($705).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkwall and Liverpool is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around £84 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkwall and Liverpool. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Liverpool (LPL). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkwall and Liverpool. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Liverpool (LPL). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Kirkwall and Liverpool. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and arrive at Liverpool (LPL) - via Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Kirkwall to Liverpool. There is however a flight that goes via Edinburgh (EDI) and Isle Of Man (IOM). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kirkwall to Liverpool typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and and arrive into Liverpool (LPL).
The closest major airport to Liverpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Liverpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Liverpool. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Liverpool (LPL). instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkwall to Liverpool is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £595 ($705).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkwall and Liverpool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 30m | £595($705) | hourly | 722km (449 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 50m | £325($385) | hourly | 699km (435 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 4h 30m | £380($445) | hourly | 889km (552 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 13h 5m | £150($175) | 3 times a week | 833km (518 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, train | 14h 35m | £88($105) | 3 times a week | 960km (596 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, train | 14h 35m | £84($100) | once a week | 837km (520 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 13h 10m | £115($140) | 3 times a week | 806km (501 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkwall and Liverpool
Airlines
Loganair
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airports near Liverpool
The following major airports near Liverpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Liverpool
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Liverpool
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 102km (63 miles) from Liverpool