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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Chester is to ferry and bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 21h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Chester is to fly and train which takes 6h 48m and costs £250 - £600.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Chester?

The distance between Kirkwall and Chester is 444 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Chester without a car is to ferry and train which takes 16h 38m and costs £55 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Kirkwall to Chester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 990+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Kirkwall to Chester by plane, train, 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.

Fly to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane KOI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 29m
£187–468
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
21h 38m
£54–114
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
16h 38m
£60–262
Ferry, bus, train via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
2. Take the bus from Bus Shelter to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Crewetrain
17h 23m
£144–197
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane KOI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
9h 32m
£224–555
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
6h 48m
£254–595
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Crewetrain
17h 55m
£118–173
Ferry, train via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willowstrain
18h 41m
£111–272

Kirkwall to Chester by bus, ferry, and train

4Weekly Services

17h 55mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Chester.

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Distance: 441.2 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Chester. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kirkwall to Chester via Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 16h 38m.

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