How to travel from Kirkwall to St Asaph, United Kingdom
The distance between Kirkwall and St Asaph is around 775km (482 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kirkwall to St Asaph by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out St Asaph → Kirkwall if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Rhyl.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost£675($795)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Haymarket then Warrington Bank Quay and then to Rhyl.
- Duration13h 60m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£175($210)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Llandudno Junction.
- Duration20h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£70($83)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to St Asaph.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£130($150)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkwall and St Asaph
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkwall to St Asaph by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £70 ($83) and will take around 20h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £675 ($795).
The distance between Kirkwall and St Asaph is around 775km (482 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 637km (396 miles)
It takes around 13h 60m to get from Kirkwall and St Asaph by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Kirkwall to St Asaph is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £675 ($795).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkwall and St Asaph is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £70 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkwall and St Asaph. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Rhyl. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkwall and St Asaph. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Rhyl. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kirkwall to St Asaph. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Rhyl. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to St Asaph is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from St Asaph. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) 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 St Asaph. We recommend that you take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Haymarket then Warrington Bank Quay and then to Rhyl. instead which will take 13h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkwall to St Asaph is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 13h 60m and will usually cost around £175 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkwall and St Asaph
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train + 2 similar | 4h 50m | £675($795) | every 4 hours | 809km (503 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5hrs | £340($400) | every 2 hours | 775km (482 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 5h 35m | £405($480) | 5 times a day | 928km (577 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 13h 60m | £175($210) | 3 times a week | 911km (566 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, train | 15h 60m | £130($150) | 3 times a week | 1,035km (643 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 20h 30m | £70($83) | 3 times a week | 1,040km (646 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 13h 45m | £130($150) | 3 times a week | 876km (544 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkwall and St Asaph
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Transport for Wales
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airports near St Asaph
The following major airports near St Asaph offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from St Asaph
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from St Asaph
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 121km (75 miles) from St Asaph