How to travel from Kirkwall to Penzance, United Kingdom
The distance between Kirkwall and Penzance is around 1,141km (709 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 15m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kirkwall to Penzance 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 Penzance → Kirkwall if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Penzance.
- Duration6h 15m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost£670($790)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Penzance.
- Duration20h 55m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£355($420)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Penzance.
- Duration18h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£210($250)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkwall and Penzance
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkwall to Penzance by plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £210 ($250) 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 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £670 ($790).
The distance between Kirkwall and Penzance is around 1,141km (709 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 999km (621 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Kirkwall and Penzance by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Kirkwall to Penzance is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx £670 ($790).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkwall and Penzance is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £210 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkwall and Penzance. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 6h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkwall and Penzance. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 6h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kirkwall to Penzance. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 6h 15m.
The closest major airport to Penzance is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Penzance. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Penzance. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 6h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkwall to Penzance is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around £670 ($790).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkwall and Penzance
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 6h 15m | £670($790) | hourly | 1,141km (709 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), train | 6h 45m | £660($780) | every 2 hours | 1,196km (743 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 20h 55m | £355($420) | once a week | 1,496km (930 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 18h 30m | £210($250) | 3 times a week | 1,345km (836 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkwall and Penzance
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Train operators
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airports near Penzance
The following major airports near Penzance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Penzance
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 165km (102 miles) from Penzance
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 243km (151 miles) from Penzance