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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Kirkwall is to train and bus and ferry which costs £180 - £300 and takes 19h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Kirkwall is to bus and fly which takes 6h and costs £220 - £600.

How far is it from Leicester to Kirkwall?

The distance between Leicester and Kirkwall is 495 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 19h 15m and costs £180 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Leicester to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 230+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Leicester to Kirkwall - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Kirkwall by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHX - KOI
6h
£229–569
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
6h 23m
£186–528
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Nuneaton 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
19h 15m
£187–297
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane MAN - KOI
7h 16m
£235–549
Train, train to Norwich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leicester to Elytrain
2. Take the train from Ely to Norwichtrain
3. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane NWI - KOI
7h 45m
£393–720

Leicester to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

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19h 15mAverage Duration

£187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 491.9 mi
Duration: 6h

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

There is no direct connection from Leicester to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leicester to West Tankerness Lane via Nuneaton, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 19h 15m.

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