How to travel from Stratford-upon-Avon to Kirkwall, United Kingdom
The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Kirkwall is around 789km (490 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon 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 → Stratford-upon-Avon if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost£375($445)
Loganair
+ 2 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Edinburgh and then to Union Square Bus Station then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration19h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£63($74)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level then Haymarket and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration13h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£180($215)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£145($175)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Kirkwall
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Kirkwall by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £63 ($74) and will take around 19h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £375 ($445).
The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Kirkwall is around 789km (490 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 759km (472 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Kirkwall by plane.
The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Kirkwall is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £375 ($445).
The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Kirkwall is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £63 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Kirkwall. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Kirkwall. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Stratford-upon-Avon and Kirkwall. Flights depart from Birmingham (BHX) and arrive at Kirkwall (KOI) - via Aberdeen (ABZ). The flight takes around 2h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Stratford-upon-Avon to Kirkwall. There is however a flight that goes via Aberdeen (ABZ). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Stratford-upon-Avon to Kirkwall typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Birmingham (BHX) 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 Stratford-upon-Avon to Kirkwall. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Kirkwall is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £375 ($445).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stratford-upon-Avon and Kirkwall
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3h 40m | £375($445) | hourly | 789km (490 miles) |
| Train to London Marylebone, Fly | 4h 50m | £480($570) | hourly | 1,038km (645 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 25m | £365($435) | hourly | 820km (510 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly | 5h 30m | £620($735) | hourly | 1,050km (653 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 19h 35m | £63($74) | 4 times a week | 1,049km (652 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 13h 30m | £180($215) | 4 times a week | 982km (610 miles) |
| Train to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level, ferry | 15hrs | £82($95) | once a week | 987km (613 miles) |
| Train to Aberdeen, Ferry | 15h 10m | £240($285) | 4 times a week | 1,063km (660 miles) |
| Train to Carlisle, ferry | 15h 25m | £240($285) | once a week | 1,166km (725 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 35m | £145($175) | 4 times a week | 975km (606 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stratford-upon-Avon and Kirkwall
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Train operators
Chiltern Railways
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Pentland 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