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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Kirkwall is to train and bus and ferry which costs £140 - £240 and takes 17h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 6h and costs £200 - £480.

How far is it from Chester to Kirkwall?

The distance between Chester and Kirkwall is 443 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 17h 54m and costs £140 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Chester to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 223+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Chester to Kirkwall - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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

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 Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane MAN - KOI
6h
£201–476
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Crewe to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
17h 54m
£149–239
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHX - KOI
6h 51m
£231–564

Chester to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

6Weekly Services

17h 54mAverage Duration

£149Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 440.8 mi
Duration: 6h

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Kirkwall. However, you can 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 Chester to West Tankerness Lane via Crewe, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 17h 54m.

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