How to travel from Kirkwall to Salisbury, United Kingdom
The distance between Kirkwall and Salisbury is around 950km (590 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kirkwall to Salisbury 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 Salisbury → Kirkwall if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Salisbury.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical cost£775($920)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Bristol Temple Meads and then to Salisbury.
- Duration17h 55m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£290($345)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Salisbury.
- Duration16h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£170($200)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkwall and Salisbury
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkwall to Salisbury by plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £170 ($200) and will take around 16h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £775 ($920).
The distance between Kirkwall and Salisbury is around 950km (590 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 883km (549 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Kirkwall and Salisbury by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Kirkwall to Salisbury is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £775 ($920).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkwall and Salisbury is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £170 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkwall and Salisbury. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Salisbury. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkwall and Salisbury. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Salisbury. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kirkwall to Salisbury. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Salisbury. instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Salisbury is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Salisbury. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) 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 Salisbury. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Salisbury. instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkwall to Salisbury is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £775 ($920).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkwall and Salisbury
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 40m | £775($920) | hourly | 991km (616 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train | 3h 60m | £580($690) | hourly | 950km (590 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 4h 10m | £455($535) | hourly | 976km (607 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train | 4h 45m | £280($330) | hourly | 1,123km (698 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 5h 10m | £440($525) | every 2 hours | 962km (598 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 17h 55m | £290($345) | 3 times a week | 1,250km (777 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 16h 20m | £170($200) | 3 times a week | 1,106km (687 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkwall and Salisbury
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Train operators
South Western Railway
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airports near Salisbury
The following major airports near Salisbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 32km (20 miles) from Salisbury
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 33km (21 miles) from Salisbury
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Salisbury