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How to get fromGatwick Airport to Kirkwallby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Kirkwall by plane or train

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  1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport

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    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LGW - KOI
    4h 45m
    £245–448

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 13m
    £148–466

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 553.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

British Airways, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI) 3 times a day.

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