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

The cheapest way to get from Crewe to Kirkwall is to train and bus and ferry which costs £110 - £160 and takes 17h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crewe to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs £170 - £460.

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 22m and costs £95 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Crewe to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 195+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Crewe to Kirkwall - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 4 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)plane MAN - KOI
6h 28m
£173–456
Train, bus, ferry via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
16h 22m
£95–236
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
6h 52m
£185–506
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Crewe to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
17h 23m
£115–152

Crewe to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

4Weekly Services

16h 22mAverage Duration

£95Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Crewe to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 413.5 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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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