How to travel from Oxford to Kirkwall, United Kingdom
The distance between Oxford and Kirkwall is around 837km (520 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Oxford 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 → Oxford if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost£405($480)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Coventry then Haymarket and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£225($270)
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 Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then Glasgow and then to Aberdeen Coach Station then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration17h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£62($73)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration14h 10m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£155($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oxford and Kirkwall
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oxford 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 £62 ($73) and will take around 17h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £405 ($480).
The distance between Oxford and Kirkwall is around 837km (520 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 811km (504 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Oxford and Kirkwall by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Oxford to Kirkwall is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £405 ($480).
The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Kirkwall is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £62 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Oxford and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Oxford and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 25m.
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 Oxford to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Kirkwall is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £405 ($480).
Compare travel optionsbetween Oxford and Kirkwall
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 25m | £405($480) | hourly | 837km (520 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, Fly | 3h 45m | £470($560) | hourly | 978km (608 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, Fly | 4hrs | £540($640) | hourly | 1,006km (625 miles) |
| Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, Fly | 4hrs | £895($1,055) | every 2 hours | 1,027km (638 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 13h 45m | £225($270) | 4 times a week | 1,056km (656 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, ferry | 15h 15m | £280($335) | 4 times a week | 1,137km (706 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 15h 40m | £120($140) | 4 times a week | 1,201km (747 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 17h 45m | £62($73) | 4 times a week | 1,098km (682 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 10m | £155($185) | 4 times a week | 1,038km (645 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Oxford and Kirkwall
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Bus companies
Stagecoach Oxfordshire
Scottish Citylink
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