How to travel from Leicester to Kirkwall, United Kingdom
The distance between Leicester and Kirkwall is around 813km (505 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Leicester to Kirkwall by train, plane, 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 Kirkwall → Leicester if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost£405($475)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train to Sheffield, ferry
Take the train to Sheffield then Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration13h 25m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£210($250)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Union Square Bus Station then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration15h 60m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£71($84)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration13h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leicester and Kirkwall
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Leicester to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £71 ($84) and will take around 15h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £405 ($475).
The distance between Leicester and Kirkwall is around 813km (505 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 715km (444 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Leicester and Kirkwall by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Leicester to Kirkwall is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £405 ($475).
The cheapest way to travel between Leicester and Kirkwall is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £71 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Leicester and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Leicester and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leicester to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Kirkwall is Kirkwall Airport (KOI) (KOI) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Kirkwall. Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) 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 Leicester to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leicester to Kirkwall is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £405 ($475).
Compare travel optionsbetween Leicester and Kirkwall
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 35m | £405($475) | hourly | 813km (505 miles) |
| Train to London St Pancras International, Fly | 4h 15m | £480($570) | hourly | 1,040km (646 miles) |
| Train to Sheffield, plane | 4h 45m | £350($410) | hourly | 823km (511 miles) |
| Train to Ely, plane | 4h 50m | £555($655) | hourly | 983km (611 miles) |
Train to Sheffield, ferry + 2 similar | 13h 25m | £210($250) | 4 times a week | 1,006km (625 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 13h 45m | £225($270) | 4 times a week | 1,007km (626 miles) |
| Train to Lincoln Central, ferry | 14h 35m | £110($135) | once a week | 1,010km (628 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 60m | £71($84) | 3 times a week | 973km (605 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 20m | £135($160) | 4 times a week | 921km (572 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Leicester and Kirkwall
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
Greater Anglia
Bus companies
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airports near Kirkwall
The following major airports near Kirkwall offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Kirkwall
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 173km (107 miles) from Kirkwall
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 203km (126 miles) from Kirkwall