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 and train which costs £110 - £180 and takes 17h 51m.

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 32m and costs £240 - £550.

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 bus and train via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal which takes 17h 5m and costs £140 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Kirkwall to Chester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 964+ 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)KOI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
7h 13m
£182–406
Bus, ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Shop7E
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quay
17h 48m
£95–260
Ferry, bus, train via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry TerminalPf1
2. Take the bus from Bus Shelter to Bus Station Stance 3X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Crewe
17h 5m
£144–197
Bus, ferry, train via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Shop7E
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Newcastle
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willows
19h 35m
£134–315
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Liverpool (LPL)KOI - LPL
10h 35m
£311–514
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)KOI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
6h 32m
£249–543
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)KOI - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
6h 50m
£215–633
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Crewe
17h 51m
£118–173

Kirkwall to Chester by bus, ferry, and train

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17h 51mAverage 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 13m

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

Loganair and easyJet fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Liverpool (LPL) once daily.

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