What is the cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Birmingham is to ferry and bus and train which costs £120 - £180 and takes 18h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Birmingham is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs £220 - £600.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Birmingham?

The distance between Kirkwall and Birmingham is 468 miles.

How do I travel from Kirkwall to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Birmingham without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 18h 31m and costs £120 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Kirkwall to Birmingham?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Kirkwall to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 3334+ hotels available in Birmingham.

Kirkwall to Birmingham - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kirkwall to Birmingham by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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Fly to Birmingham Airport
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane KOI - BHX
5h 40m
£224–559
Ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Birmingham Internationaltrain
18h 31m
£129–180
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane KOI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
7h 47m
£222–543
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane KOI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
6h 42m
£269–615
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane KOI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
7h
£165–528
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Birmingham Internationaltrain
19h 22m
£287–397

Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

12Weekly Planes

5h 57mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 465.7 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

Loganair and easyJet fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) twice daily.

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