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How to get fromKirkwall to Margateby plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Kirkwall to Margate by plane or train

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane KOI - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    6h 58m
    £180–534

  2. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane KOI - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain train
    7h 6m
    £204–685

  3. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane KOI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    7h 57m
    £290–722

  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 Stratford (London)train train
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain train
    11h 14m
    £485–776

Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 638 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Margate. However, 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, take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, then take the train to Margate. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to Stratford International DLR Station, walk to Stratford International, then take the train to Margate.

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