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How to get fromKirkwall to Leicesterby plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Kirkwall to Leicester by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Birmingham Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane KOI - BHX
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 4m
    £228–568

  2. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane KOI - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    6h 51m
    £187–547

  3. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KOI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain train
    8h 30m
    £235–560

  4. Fly to Norwich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane KOI - NWI
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Elytrain train
    3. Take the train from Ely to Leicestertrain train
    11h 7m
    £374–720

Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 491 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Leicester. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal, then take the bus to St Margaret's Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, then take the train to Leicester.

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