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

The cheapest way to get from Garstang to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £35 - £120 and takes 17h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Garstang to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs £200 - £490.

How far is it from Garstang to Kirkwall?

The distance between Garstang and Kirkwall is 449 miles.

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

The best way to get from Garstang to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry via Aberdeen which takes 14h 6m and costs £80 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Garstang to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Garstang to Kirkwall - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Garstang to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)MAN - KOI
7h 50m
£180–437
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
17h 19m
£39–120
Train, ferry via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
14h 6m
£80–299
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
4. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry TerminalPf1
16h 11m
£139–259
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
5h 34m
£205–490
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
5h 40m
£255–660
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)BHX - KOI
9h 30m
£228–578
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston 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
18h 16m
£114–150

Garstang to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

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17h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 446.2 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Garstang to Kirkwall. However, you can take the line 651 bus to Janice Drive, take the line 23 bus to Arrival Stand, walk to Preston, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the line 4 bus to St Magnus centre. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Garstang to Ferry Terminal via Lancaster, Haymarket, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Passenger Terminal in around 14h 6m.

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