How to travel from Wolverhampton to Kirkwall, United Kingdom
The distance between Wolverhampton and Kirkwall is around 760km (472 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Wolverhampton 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 → Wolverhampton if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost£365($430)
Loganair
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Manchester Airport then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Aberdeen Coach Station then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration16h 25m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£68($80)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Haymarket and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£170($200)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration12h 50m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£130($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wolverhampton and Kirkwall
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Wolverhampton 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 £68 ($80) and will take around 16h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £365 ($430).
The distance between Wolverhampton and Kirkwall is around 760km (472 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 713km (443 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Wolverhampton and Kirkwall by plane.
The quickest way to get from Wolverhampton to Kirkwall is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £365 ($430).
The cheapest way to travel between Wolverhampton and Kirkwall is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £68 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Wolverhampton and Kirkwall. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wolverhampton and Kirkwall. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton to Kirkwall. There is however a flight that goes via Aberdeen (ABZ). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton to Kirkwall. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wolverhampton to Kirkwall is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £365 ($430).
Compare travel optionsbetween Wolverhampton and Kirkwall
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3hrs | £365($430) | hourly | 770km (478 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4hrs | £335($400) | hourly | 760km (472 miles) |
| Train to London Euston, Fly | 4h 55m | £430($510) | hourly | 1,081km (672 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16h 25m | £68($80) | 4 times a week | 987km (613 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 12h 15m | £170($200) | 4 times a week | 922km (573 miles) |
| Train to Haymarket, ferry | 13hrs | £215($250) | 6 times a week | 1,058km (657 miles) |
| Train to Aberdeen, Ferry | 14h 40m | £235($275) | 4 times a week | 1,042km (648 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 50m | £130($155) | 4 times a week | 904km (561 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Wolverhampton and Kirkwall
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
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