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How to get fromPortsmouth to Kirkwallby bus, plane, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Portsmouth to Kirkwall by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 35m
    £133–440

  2. Fly from Southampton Airport

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane SOU - KOI
    8h 8m
    £291–620

  3. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    7h 23m
    £185–664

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 594.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

Loganair, easyJet, and Aer Lingus fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI) once daily.

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