What is the cheapest way to get from Burnley to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £35 - £95 and takes 18h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Burnley to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 6h 17m and costs £210 - £650.

How far is it from Burnley to Kirkwall?

The distance between Burnley and Kirkwall is 458 miles.

How do I travel from Burnley to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Burnley to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 15h 34m and costs £60 - £340.

How long does it take to get from Burnley to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Burnley to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Burnley to Kirkwall - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Burnley to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)MAN - KOI
6h 54m
£188–440
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
18h 8m
£39–93
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
15h 34m
£65–336
Train, bus, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
16h 25m
£97–253
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
6h 17m
£217–606
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
6h 52m
£190–516
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)BHX - KOI
8h 43m
£237–551
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
17h 31m
£120–164

Burnley to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

12Weekly Services

16h 25mAverage Duration

£97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 455 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Burnley to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Preston, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Ferry Terminal via Preston, Haymarket, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Passenger Terminal in around 15h 34m.

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