How to travel from Southampton to Kirkwall, United Kingdom
The distance between Southampton and Kirkwall is around 921km (572 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Southampton 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 → Southampton if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost£850($1,005)
Loganair
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration17hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£305($360)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£175($205)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southampton and Kirkwall
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Southampton to Kirkwall by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around £100 ($120) and will take around 19hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £850 ($1,005).
The distance between Southampton and Kirkwall is around 921km (572 miles).
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Southampton and Kirkwall by plane.
The quickest way to get from Southampton to Kirkwall is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £850 ($1,005).
The cheapest way to travel between Southampton and Kirkwall is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £100 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Southampton and Kirkwall. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Southampton and Kirkwall. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Southampton and Kirkwall. Flights depart from Southampton (SOU) and arrive at Kirkwall (KOI) - via Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Southampton to Kirkwall. There is however a flight that goes via Edinburgh (EDI). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Southampton to Kirkwall typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Southampton (SOU) 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 Southampton to Kirkwall. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 2h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southampton to Kirkwall is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £850 ($1,005).
Compare travel optionsbetween Southampton and Kirkwall
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 2h 55m | £850($1,005) | hourly | 921km (572 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 10m | £450($530) | hourly | 970km (603 miles) |
| Train to London Waterloo, Fly | 4h 20m | £550($650) | hourly | 1,026km (638 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly | 4h 35m | £595($700) | hourly | 990km (615 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 17hrs | £305($360) | 4 times a week | 1,289km (801 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 19hrs | £100($120) | 4 times a week | 1,274km (792 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 15m | £175($205) | 4 times a week | 1,142km (709 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Southampton and Kirkwall
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
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