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How to get fromCork to Kirkwallby train, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Kirkwall by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Dublin Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane DUB - KOI
    9h 40m
    £236–536

  2. Bus to Kerry Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane KIR - KOI
    12h 22m
    £62–232

  3. Fly from Cork Airport

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ORK - KOI
    9h 41m
    £261–664

  4. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane SNN - KOI
    16h 46m
    £93–394

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 589.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

Ryanair, Loganair, and Ryanair UK fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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