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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Halifax is to ferry and bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 18h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Halifax is to fly and train which takes 7h 14m and costs £210 - £600.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Halifax?

The distance between Kirkwall and Halifax is 437 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Halifax without a car is to ferry and train which takes 15h 26m and costs £170 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Kirkwall to Halifax, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Halifax?

There are 2409+ hotels available in Halifax.

Kirkwall to Halifax - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Kirkwall to Halifax 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 Victoria to Halifaxtrain
7h 20m
£191–461
Ferry, bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
19h 51m
£47–130
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Leedstrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
15h 26m
£174–517
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 Darlingtontrain
4. Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain
16h 11m
£208–362
Ferry, bus
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 Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11
18h 27m
£58–100
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 Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Halifaxtrain
7h 14m
£210–576
Ferry, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Halifaxtrain
15h 56m
£97–411

Kirkwall to Halifax by bus, ferry, and train

2Weekly Services

16h 11mAverage Duration

£208Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Halifax.

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Distance: 434.5 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Halifax. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Victoria, then take the train to Halifax. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kirkwall to Halifax via Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, and Leeds in around 15h 26m.

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