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How to get fromNorthampton to Kirkwallby train, plane, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Northampton to Kirkwall by train, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    5h 58m
    £234–584

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Northampton to Watford Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 33m
    £137–453

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    21h 15m
    £297–422

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 496.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Northampton to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, 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 Northampton to West Tankerness Lane via Birmingham International, Inverness, Wick, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 21h 15m.

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