How to travel from Kirkwall to London, United Kingdom
The distance between Kirkwall and London is around 876km (544 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Kirkwall to London 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 London → Kirkwall if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR).
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost£445($530)
Loganair
+ 3 others5 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to London Victoria Coach Station.
- Duration20h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£65($77)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, train
Take a ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal then take the train to Inverness and then to London Kings Cross.
- Duration14h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£205($240)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to London.
- Duration16h 10m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£170($200)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkwall and London
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkwall to London by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £65 ($77) and will take around 20h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £445 ($530).
The distance between Kirkwall and London is around 876km (544 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 850km (528 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Kirkwall and London by plane.
The quickest way to get from Kirkwall to London is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £445 ($530).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkwall and London is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £65 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkwall and London. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkwall and London. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Kirkwall and London. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR) - via Aberdeen (ABZ). The flight takes around 2h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Kirkwall to London. There is however a flight that goes via Aberdeen (ABZ). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kirkwall to London typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and and arrive into London Heathrow (LHR).
The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 London. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 2h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkwall to London is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £445 ($530).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkwall and London
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 2h 50m | £445($530) | hourly | 876km (544 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY) | 3h 15m | £510($605) | hourly | 894km (556 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN) | 3h 35m | £240($285) | hourly | 959km (596 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 30m | £240($285) | hourly | 999km (621 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 3h 45m | £405($480) | hourly | 903km (561 miles) |
| Fly to Southampton (SOU), Train | 4hrs | £800($945) | hourly | 1,065km (662 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 20h 45m | £65($77) | 3 times a week | 1,199km (745 miles) |
Ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, train + 3 similar | 14h 20m | £205($240) | once daily | 1,282km (797 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 14h 30m | £105($125) | 3 times a week | 1,103km (685 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, train | 16h 15m | £250($295) | 3 times a week | 1,165km (724 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, Train | 17hrs | £74($87) | once a week | 1,116km (693 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 16h 10m | £170($200) | 3 times a week | 1,102km (685 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkwall and London
Train operators
Southern Service
Gatwick Express
South Western Railway
London Midland
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Pentland Ferries
Airports near London
The following major airports near London offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from London
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from London
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from London