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How to get fromCrewe to Kirkwallby plane, train, bus or ferry

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

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    5h 30m
    £191–469

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Crewe to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    16h 49m
    £131–201

  3. Train, bus, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    15h 48m
    £183–354

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    6h 35m
    £214–555

Crewe to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration15h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£183Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Loganair and Aer Lingus fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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