How to travel from Skegness to Kirkwall, United Kingdom
The distance between Skegness and Kirkwall is around 703km (437 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Skegness to Kirkwall by train, plane, taxi, 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 → Skegness if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Plane
Take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost£575($680)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Grantham, Doncaster then Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street then Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Union Square Bus Station then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration17h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£75($89)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skegness and Kirkwall
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Skegness to Kirkwall by train, plane, taxi, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £75 ($89) and will take around 17h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £575 ($680).
The distance between Skegness and Kirkwall is around 703km (437 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 680km (422 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Skegness and Kirkwall by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Skegness to Kirkwall is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £575 ($680).
The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Kirkwall is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £75 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Skegness and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Skegness and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skegness to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Nottingham and then to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 5h 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 Skegness to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Nottingham and then to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 5h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skegness to Kirkwall is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around £425 ($500).
Compare travel optionsbetween Skegness and Kirkwall
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 20m | £575($680) | hourly | 703km (437 miles) |
| Train to Grantham, plane | 5hrs | £560($665) | every 20 mins | 815km (507 miles) |
| Train to Grantham, plane | 5h 50m | £435($515) | every 2 hours | 1,038km (645 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 55m | £425($500) | hourly | 970km (603 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 13h 35m | £125($145) | 4 times a week | 1,026km (638 miles) |
| Train to Grantham, ferry | 14h 15m | £150($175) | 3 times a week | 1,141km (709 miles) |
| Train to Aberdeen, Ferry | 14h 35m | £100($120) | once a week | 985km (612 miles) |
| Train to Nottingham, ferry | 15h 35m | £245($290) | 4 times a week | 1,095km (681 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 17h 30m | £75($89) | 3 times a week | 1,055km (655 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 45m | £140($165) | 4 times a week | 936km (582 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Skegness and Kirkwall
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
LNER
Hull Trains
First ScotRail Service
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
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