How to travel from Kirkwall to Reading, United Kingdom
The distance between Kirkwall and Reading is around 880km (547 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Kirkwall to Reading 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 Reading → Kirkwall if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading.
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost£460($545)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Reading.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple operators
2 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 Heathrow Airport London T23.
- Duration19h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£58($69)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Reading.
- Duration15h 60m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£165($195)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkwall and Reading
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkwall to Reading by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £58 ($69) and will take around 19h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £460 ($545).
The distance between Kirkwall and Reading is around 880km (547 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 846km (526 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Kirkwall and Reading by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Kirkwall to Reading is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £460 ($545).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkwall and Reading is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £58 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkwall and Reading. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkwall and Reading. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kirkwall to Reading. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Reading is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Reading. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) 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 Reading. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 3h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkwall to Reading is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £460 ($545).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkwall and Reading
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 3h 15m | £460($545) | hourly | 933km (580 miles) |
| Fly to Southampton (SOU), Train | 3h 30m | £795($940) | every 3 hours | 1,013km (630 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY), Train | 3h 50m | £530($630) | hourly | 961km (597 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train | 3h 60m | £595($700) | hourly | 998km (620 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 4h 5m | £420($495) | hourly | 880km (547 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train | 4h 20m | £250($300) | hourly | 1,040km (646 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 15h 15m | £125($145) | 3 times a week | 1,166km (724 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, train | 16h 55m | £290($345) | 3 times a week | 1,180km (733 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, train | 17h 40m | £150($180) | once a week | 1,115km (693 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 19h 20m | £58($69) | 3 times a week | 1,200km (746 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 15h 60m | £165($195) | 3 times a week | 1,079km (670 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkwall and Reading
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Train operators
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Reading
The following major airports near Reading offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 36km (22 miles) from Reading
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 62km (39 miles) from Reading
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 63km (39 miles) from Reading