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How to get fromCork to Kirkwallby plane, train or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Cork Airport

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    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ORK - KOI
    11h 12m
    £88–345

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane DUB - KOI
    9h 53m
    £187–496

  3. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane SNN - KOI
    13h 16m
    £111–462

Cork Airport (ORK) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration9h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

Aer Lingus, Loganair, and Ryanair fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Kirkwall (KOI) 6 times a week.

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