How to travel from Liverpool to Kirkwall, United Kingdom
The distance between Liverpool and Kirkwall is around 705km (438 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Liverpool to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kirkwall → Liverpool if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost£685($810)
Loganair
+ 2 others3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Haymarket and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration11h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£150($175)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration11h 55m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£115($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Kirkwall
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around £88 ($105) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £685 ($810).
The distance between Liverpool and Kirkwall is around 705km (438 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 620km (385 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Liverpool and Kirkwall by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Kirkwall is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £685 ($810).
The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Kirkwall is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £88 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Liverpool and Kirkwall. We recommend that you fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Liverpool and Kirkwall. We recommend that you fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Liverpool and Kirkwall. Flights depart from Liverpool (LPL) and arrive at Kirkwall (KOI) - via Isle Of Man (IOM). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Liverpool to Kirkwall. There is however a flight that goes via Isle Of Man (IOM) and Edinburgh (EDI). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Liverpool to Kirkwall typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Liverpool (LPL) and and arrive into Kirkwall (KOI).
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 Liverpool to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Kirkwall is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £330 ($390).
Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Kirkwall
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3h 25m | £685($810) | hourly | 723km (449 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 40m | £330($390) | hourly | 705km (438 miles) |
| Train to Stafford, plane | 4h 10m | £420($495) | every 3 hours | 890km (553 miles) |
| Train to Darlington, Fly | 4h 35m | £545($645) | every 20 mins | 748km (465 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 11h 35m | £150($175) | 4 times a week | 833km (518 miles) |
| Train to Carlisle, ferry | 12h 30m | £88($105) | once a week | 837km (520 miles) |
| Train to Darlington, ferry | 13h 30m | £95($110) | 4 times a week | 960km (596 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 55m | £115($140) | 4 times a week | 806km (501 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Liverpool and Kirkwall
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
First ScotRail Service
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