How to travel from Kirkwall to Saint Albans, United Kingdom
The distance between Kirkwall and Saint Albans is around 886km (550 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Kirkwall to Saint Albans 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 Saint Albans → Kirkwall if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost£460($545)
Loganair
+ 3 others4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to London Finchley Road.
- Duration19h 60m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£79($95)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Edinburgh and then to London Kings Cross.
- Duration14h 35m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£135($155)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to St Albans.
- Duration15h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkwall and Saint Albans
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkwall to Saint Albans by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £79 ($95) and will take around 19h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £460 ($545).
The distance between Kirkwall and Saint Albans is around 886km (550 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 821km (510 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Kirkwall and Saint Albans by plane.
The quickest way to get from Kirkwall to Saint Albans is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £460 ($545).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkwall and Saint Albans is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £79 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkwall and Saint Albans. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkwall and Saint Albans. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Kirkwall and Saint Albans. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR) - via Aberdeen (ABZ). The flight takes around 2h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Kirkwall to Saint Albans. There is however a flight that goes via Aberdeen (ABZ). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kirkwall to Saint Albans typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and and arrive into London Heathrow (LHR).
The closest major airport to Saint Albans is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Saint Albans. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) 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 Saint Albans. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 3h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkwall to Saint Albans is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £460 ($545).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkwall and Saint Albans
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 3h 20m | £460($545) | hourly | 915km (569 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY) | 3h 40m | £525($620) | hourly | 932km (579 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN) | 3h 55m | £250($300) | hourly | 991km (616 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 3h 55m | £405($480) | every 2 hours | 886km (550 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4hrs | £255($300) | hourly | 1,035km (643 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 19h 60m | £79($95) | 3 times a week | 1,146km (712 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 14h 35m | £135($155) | 3 times a week | 1,135km (705 miles) |
| Ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, train | 14h 45m | £215($255) | once daily | 1,315km (817 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, Train | 14h 55m | £115($135) | 3 times a week | 1,135km (705 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, Train | 17h 35m | £84($100) | once a week | 1,148km (714 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 15h 45m | £160($190) | 3 times a week | 1,066km (662 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkwall and Saint Albans
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Pentland Ferries
Train operators
London Midland
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Bus companies
Airports near Saint Albans
The following major airports near Saint Albans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 15km (9 miles) from Saint Albans
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 32km (20 miles) from Saint Albans
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Saint Albans