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 £85 - £170 and takes 22h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Liverpool is to fly and bus which takes 6h 36m and costs £170 - £390.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Liverpool?

The distance between Kirkwall and Liverpool is 403 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 17h 17m and costs £110 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Kirkwall to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Liverpool?

There are 2108+ hotels available in Liverpool.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Kirkwall to Liverpool by plane, ferry, train, 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 Liverpool
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Liverpool (LPL)KOI - LPL
9h 45m
£305–503
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One
22h 4m
£88–162
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Preston
4. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street
17h 17m
£111–346
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 Liverpool Lime Street
18h 50m
£132–315
Fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)KOI - MAN
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Edge Hill Station
6h 36m
£176–386
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 Liverpool Lime Street
6h 52m
£246–530
Bus, ferry, train
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 Chesterfield
4. Take the train from Chesterfield to Liverpool Lime Street
20h 55m
£231–700

Kirkwall (KOI) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

10Weekly Planes

11h 9mAverage Duration

£209Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Liverpool.

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Distance: 400.6 mi
Duration: 9h 45m

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

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

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