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How to get fromKirkwall to Manchesterby plane, ferry, train or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kirkwall to Manchester by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KOI - MAN
    5h 44m
    £181–457

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    16h 23m
    £59–106

  3. Ferry, train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    15h 17m
    £94–315

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Stockporttrain train
    17h 13m
    £113–200

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Salford Centraltrain train
    17h 16m
    £178–522

Kirkwall to Manchester by bus, ferry, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration17h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£113Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Loganair and Aer Lingus fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) twice daily.

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