How to travel from Kirkwall to Southampton, United Kingdom
The distance between Kirkwall and Southampton is around 952km (591 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kirkwall to Southampton 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 Southampton → Kirkwall if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton (SOU).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical cost£765($905)
Loganair
+ 1 others3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Bristol Temple Meads and then to Southampton Central.
- Duration18h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£300($355)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Southampton.
- Duration16h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£175($205)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkwall and Southampton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkwall to Southampton by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around £100 ($120) and will take around 20h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £765 ($905).
The distance between Kirkwall and Southampton is around 952km (591 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 904km (562 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Kirkwall and Southampton by plane.
The quickest way to get from Kirkwall to Southampton is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £765 ($905).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkwall and Southampton is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £100 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkwall and Southampton. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkwall and Southampton. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Kirkwall and Southampton. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and arrive at Southampton (SOU) - via Glasgow (GLA). The flight takes around 2h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Kirkwall to Southampton. There is however a flight that goes via Glasgow (GLA). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Kirkwall to Southampton typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and and arrive into Southampton (SOU).
The closest major airport to Southampton is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Southampton. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Southampton. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 3hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkwall to Southampton is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £765 ($905).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkwall and Southampton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3hrs | £765($905) | hourly | 952km (591 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 5m | £450($530) | hourly | 969km (602 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train | 4h 30m | £590($695) | hourly | 989km (615 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY), Train | 4h 35m | £550($650) | hourly | 1,025km (637 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 18h 25m | £300($355) | 3 times a week | 1,290km (801 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, train | 18h 40m | £170($205) | once a week | 1,190km (740 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 20h 45m | £100($120) | 3 times a week | 1,280km (795 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 16h 30m | £175($205) | 3 times a week | 1,142km (710 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkwall and Southampton
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Train operators
Caledonian Sleeper
LNER
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Bus companies
Airports near Southampton
The following major airports near Southampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Southampton
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 33km (21 miles) from Southampton
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from Southampton