How to travel from Kirkwall to Peterborough, United Kingdom
The distance between Kirkwall and Peterborough is around 896km (557 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Kirkwall to Peterborough 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 Peterborough → Kirkwall if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Norwich (NWI), Train
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Peterborough.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£510($605)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry to Aberdeen, train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Peterborough.
- Duration13h 40m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Peterborough.
- Duration14h 50m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkwall and Peterborough
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkwall to Peterborough by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around £90 ($110) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £510 ($605).
The distance between Kirkwall and Peterborough is around 896km (557 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 732km (455 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Kirkwall and Peterborough by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Kirkwall to Peterborough is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £510 ($605).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkwall and Peterborough is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around £90 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkwall and Peterborough. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Peterborough. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkwall and Peterborough. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Peterborough. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kirkwall to Peterborough. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Peterborough. instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Peterborough is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Peterborough. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Peterborough. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Peterborough. instead which will take 4h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkwall to Peterborough is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £440 ($520).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkwall and Peterborough
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Norwich (NWI), Train + 3 similar | 3h 55m | £510($605) | hourly | 898km (558 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN), Train | 4h 5m | £270($315) | every 2 hours | 1,012km (629 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 15m | £440($520) | hourly | 1,004km (624 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 4h 35m | £425($500) | hourly | 896km (557 miles) |
Ferry to Aberdeen, train + 4 similar | 13h 40m | £110($130) | 3 times a week | 981km (609 miles) |
| Ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, train | 13h 45m | £205($245) | every 20 mins | 1,160km (721 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 13h 55m | £90($110) | 3 times a week | 981km (609 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, train | 16h 10m | £230($275) | 3 times a week | 1,049km (652 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 13h 45m | £120($145) | 3 times a week | 1,077km (669 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 14h 50m | £140($165) | 3 times a week | 942km (585 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkwall and Peterborough
Train operators
LNER
Thameslink
Great Northern
Grand Central
East Midlands Railways
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Pentland Ferries
Airports near Peterborough
The following major airports near Peterborough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Peterborough
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Peterborough
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Peterborough