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

The cheapest way to get from Crewe to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £90 - £150 and takes 19h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crewe to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 6h 54m and costs £200 - £500.

How far is it from Crewe to Kirkwall?

The distance between Crewe and Kirkwall is 416 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crewe to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 16h 24m and costs £120 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Crewe to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 165+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Crewe to Kirkwall - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Crewe to Kirkwall by plane, train, 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.

Fly from Manchester Airport
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)MAN - KOI
9h 18m
£174–396
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Chester Bus Interchange84
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
19h 33m
£92–146
Train, bus, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
16h 24m
£123–250
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)BHX - KOI
7h 22m
£242–545
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Kirkwall (KOI)LPL - KOI
8h 15m
£312–524
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
6h 54m
£205–495
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Crewe to Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
17h 23m
£115–152

Crewe to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

3Weekly Services

16h 24mAverage Duration

£123Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Crewe to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 413.5 mi
Duration: 9h 18m

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

Loganair and Aer Lingus fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) 5 times a week.

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