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How to get fromLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwallby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    3h 45m
    £127–404

  2. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LGW - KOI
    7h
    £251–463

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Finsbury Park to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    20h 43m
    £214–375

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£124Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 529.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between London Heathrow Airport (LHR), England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

Loganair and British Airways fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) 3 times a day.

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