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

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Kirkwall by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Southampton Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane SOU - KOI
    6h 58m
    £284–605

  2. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 29m
    £133–430

  3. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    7h 7m
    £257–669

  4. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LGW - KOI
    7h 59m
    £356–609

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 565.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

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

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