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How to get fromBelfast to Kirkwallby plane, busferry, bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Belfast to Kirkwall by plane, busferry, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeBHD - KOI
    5h 27m
    £174–465
  2. Bus and ferry, bus, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    18h

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£189Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

Aer Lingus, Loganair, and easyJet fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kirkwall (KOI) 3 times a day.

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