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How to get fromIpswich to Kirkwallby train or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ipswich to Kirkwall by train or plane

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  1. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane NWI - KOI
    6h
    £346–647

  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 56m
    £168–503

  3. Train to London City Airport, fly

    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 34m
    £175–661

  4. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LGW - KOI
    7h 45m
    £289–542

  5. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane STN - KOI
    6h 37m
    £413–589

Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£331Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 517.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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 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 Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take the train to Stratford (London), take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets.

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