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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Manchester is to ferry and bus which costs £65 - £110 and takes 16h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Manchester is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs £190 - £460.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Manchester?

The distance between Kirkwall and Manchester is 403 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Manchester without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 16h 38m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Kirkwall to Manchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3605+ hotels available in Manchester.

Kirkwall to Manchester - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Kirkwall to Manchester by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane KOI - MAN
5h 52m
£195–451
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
16h 38m
£69–105
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane KOI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 54m
£257–618

Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

15Weekly Planes

5h 15mAverage Duration

£208Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Manchester.

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Distance: 401.1 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

Loganair flies from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) twice daily.

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