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How to get fromKirkwall to Chesterby plane, train, ferry or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KOI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    7h 20m
    £191–488

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Crewetrain train
    17h 52m
    £139–219

  3. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane KOI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train
    7h 26m
    £231–547

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Crewetrain train
    18h 46m
    £235–378

Kirkwall to Chester by bus, ferry, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration17h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£139Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 bus from Ayre Hotel to Chester via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness, and Crewe in around 17h 52m.

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