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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Liverpool is to ferry and bus which costs £65 - £130 and takes 18h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Liverpool is to fly and train which takes 6h 45m and costs £250 - £550.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Liverpool?

The distance between Kirkwall and Liverpool is 438 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Liverpool without a car is to ferry and train which takes 15h 42m and costs £100 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Kirkwall to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Liverpool?

There are 2178+ hotels available in Liverpool.

Kirkwall to Liverpool - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Kirkwall to Liverpool 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 Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 52m
£192–478
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 M9
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 171 / ...
18h 36m
£69–129
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 Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
15h 42m
£102–295
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 Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 52m
£239–569
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 Wigan North Westerntrain
6h 45m
£251–537
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Haymarketbus
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Wigan North Westerntrain
16h 45m
£120–203

Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

17Weekly Planes

5h 43mAverage Duration

£210Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Liverpool.

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Distance: 435.5 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Liverpool. 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 Piccadilly, then take the train to Liverpool Lime Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kirkwall to Liverpool Lime Street via Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, and Preston in around 15h 42m.

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