How to travel from Plymouth to Kirkwall, United Kingdom
The distance between Plymouth and Kirkwall is around 1,001km (622 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Plymouth to Kirkwall by bus, plane, train, 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 → Plymouth if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost£620($735)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration17h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£330($390)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then West End Shandwick Place and then to Union Square Bus Station then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration19h 15m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£90($110)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration16h 10m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£190($225)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plymouth and Kirkwall
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Kirkwall by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £90 ($110) and will take around 19h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £620 ($735).
The distance between Plymouth and Kirkwall is around 1,001km (622 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 960km (597 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Plymouth and Kirkwall by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Kirkwall is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £620 ($735).
The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Kirkwall is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £90 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Plymouth and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Plymouth and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Plymouth to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Kirkwall is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £620 ($735).
Compare travel optionsbetween Plymouth and Kirkwall
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 55m | £620($735) | hourly | 1,001km (622 miles) |
| Bus to Newquay, Fly | 4h 40m | £770($910) | twice daily | 1,058km (658 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 50m | £625($740) | every 2 hours | 1,071km (665 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 6hrs | £480($565) | every 2 hours | 1,097km (682 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 17h 30m | £330($390) | 4 times a week | 1,370km (851 miles) |
| Train to Cardiff Central, ferry | 19h 15m | £215($255) | once a week | 1,352km (840 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 19h 15m | £90($110) | twice a week | 1,338km (831 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 10m | £190($225) | 4 times a week | 1,235km (767 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Plymouth and Kirkwall
Bus companies
Stagecoach South West
East Coast Buses
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Train operators
Caledonian Sleeper
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