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How to get fromIpswich to Kirkwallby train or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Ipswich to Kirkwall by train or plane

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  1. Train to London City Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    6h 29m
    £255–657

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 54m
    £169–499

  3. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane NWI - KOI
    5h 54m
    £376–695

London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 600.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ipswich to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Stratford (London), walk to Stratford DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Travel Centre. Alternatively, you can take the train to Norwich, walk to Railway Station, take the bus to Castle Meadow, take the bus to Passenger Terminal, walk to Norwich International Airport (NWI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Travel Centre.

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