How to travel from Norwich to Kirkwall, United Kingdom
The distance between Norwich and Kirkwall is around 763km (474 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Norwich to Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall → Norwich if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Norwich (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration2h 30m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost£480($565)
Loganair
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Peterborough then Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration13h 55m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration14h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£155($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Kirkwall
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Norwich to Kirkwall by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around £140 ($165) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £480 ($565).
The distance between Norwich and Kirkwall is around 763km (474 miles).
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Norwich and Kirkwall by plane.
The quickest way to get from Norwich to Kirkwall is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £480 ($565).
The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Kirkwall is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £140 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Norwich and Kirkwall. We recommend that you fly from Norwich (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Norwich and Kirkwall. We recommend that you fly from Norwich (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Norwich and Kirkwall. Flights depart from Norwich (NWI) and arrive at Kirkwall (KOI) - via Aberdeen (ABZ). The flight takes around 2h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Norwich to Kirkwall. There is however a flight that goes via Aberdeen (ABZ). This services will take at least 2h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Norwich to Kirkwall typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Norwich (NWI) 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 Norwich to Kirkwall. We recommend that you fly from Norwich (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 2h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Kirkwall is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £480 ($565).
Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Kirkwall
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 2h 30m | £480($565) | hourly | 763km (474 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 13h 55m | £140($165) | 4 times a week | 1,115km (693 miles) |
| Train to Peterborough, ferry | 15h 25m | £215($255) | once daily | 1,295km (804 miles) |
| Train to Sheffield, ferry | 16h 25m | £255($300) | 4 times a week | 1,184km (736 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 16h 25m | £200($235) | 4 times a week | 1,208km (751 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 45m | £155($185) | 4 times a week | 1,030km (640 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Norwich and Kirkwall
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Grand Central
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Pentland Ferries
Airlines
Loganair
Bus companies
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