What is the cheapest way to get from King's Lynn to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from King's Lynn to Kirkwall is to train and bus and ferry which costs £190 - £270 and takes 17h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from King's Lynn to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from King's Lynn to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 7h 16m and costs £360 - £700.

How far is it from King's Lynn to Kirkwall?

The distance between King's Lynn and Kirkwall is 648 miles.

How do I travel from King's Lynn to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from King's Lynn to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 17h 23m and costs £190 - £270.

How long does it take to get from King's Lynn to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from King's Lynn to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 231+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

King's Lynn to Kirkwall - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from King's Lynn to Kirkwall by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Kings Lynn to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
7h 33m
£186–578
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
17h 23m
£191–270
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kings Lynn to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LCY - KOI
7h 33m
£194–717
Train, train to Norwich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kings Lynn to Elytrain
2. Take the train from Ely to Norwichtrain
3. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane NWI - KOI
7h 16m
£362–684
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kings Lynn to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHX - KOI
8h 11m
£299–748

King's Lynn to Kirkwall by bus, train, and ferry

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17h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 644.1 mi
Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between King's Lynn, England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from King's Lynn to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to King's Cross, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Interchange to West Tankerness Lane via Horse Fair Bus Station, Queensgate Bus Stn, Peterborough, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 17h 23m.

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