What is the cheapest way to get from Cleator Moor to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Cleator Moor to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £65 - £140 and takes 17h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cleator Moor to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Cleator Moor to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 6h 36m and costs £250 - £600.

How far is it from Cleator Moor to Kirkwall?

The distance between Cleator Moor and Kirkwall is 364 miles.

How do I travel from Cleator Moor to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Cleator Moor to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 15h 25m and costs £55 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Cleator Moor to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Cleator Moor to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 174+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Cleator Moor to Kirkwall - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Cleator Moor 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, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Corkickle to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
6h 56m
£182–483
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Corkickle to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
15h 25m
£59–238
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Corkickle to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
17h 18m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Great Clifton to Penrith Rail StationX4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
17h 25m
£69–132
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Corkickle to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
6h 36m
£250–598
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Corkickle to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)MAN - KOI
9h 43m
£205–523

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

18Weekly Planes

1h 35mAverage Duration

£147Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cleator Moor to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 361.8 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Cleator Moor, England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cleator Moor to Kirkwall. However, you can take the taxi to Corkickle, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Haymarket, walk to Haymarket, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cleator Moor to West Tankerness Lane via Corkickle, Carlisle, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Passenger Terminal in around 15h 25m.

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