How to travel from Kirkwall to Worcester, United Kingdom
The distance between Kirkwall and Worcester is around 790km (491 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Kirkwall to Worcester 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 Worcester → Kirkwall if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Worcester Foregate Street.
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost£365($430)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Haymarket then Wolverhampton and then to Worcester Foregate Street.
- Duration14h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£180($210)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Worcester.
- Duration14h 35m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkwall and Worcester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkwall to Worcester by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around £77 ($90) and will take around 18h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £365 ($430).
The distance between Kirkwall and Worcester is around 790km (491 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 756km (470 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Kirkwall and Worcester by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Kirkwall to Worcester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £365 ($430).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkwall and Worcester is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £77 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkwall and Worcester. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Worcester Foregate Street. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkwall and Worcester. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Worcester Foregate Street. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kirkwall to Worcester. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Worcester Foregate Street. instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Worcester is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Worcester. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Worcester. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Worcester Foregate Street. instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkwall to Worcester is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £365 ($430).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkwall and Worcester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 30m | £365($430) | hourly | 790km (491 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train | 3h 50m | £520($615) | every 2 hours | 972km (604 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 4h 60m | £450($530) | hourly | 1,069km (664 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), train | 5hrs | £345($410) | hourly | 821km (510 miles) |
| Fly to Cardiff (CWL), train | 5h 5m | £805($955) | hourly | 1,003km (623 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 14h 25m | £180($210) | 3 times a week | 984km (612 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, train | 15h 55m | £240($280) | 3 times a week | 1,064km (661 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, train | 16h 15m | £84($100) | once a week | 988km (614 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 18h 25m | £77($90) | 3 times a week | 1,048km (651 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 14h 35m | £140($165) | 3 times a week | 957km (595 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkwall and Worcester
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Worcester
The following major airports near Worcester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 44km (27 miles) from Worcester
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Worcester
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 96km (59 miles) from Worcester