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 £80 - £130 and takes 17h 9m.

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 £180 - £450.

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 17h 9m and costs £80 - £130.

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 3604+ hotels available in Manchester.

Kirkwall to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 5 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
£185–441
Ferry, bus
cheapest
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 bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
17h 9m
£83–128
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 Stockporttrain
17h 14m
£149–260
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 35m
£234–620
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Stockporttrain
18h 9m
£244–418

Kirkwall to Manchester by bus and ferry

7Weekly Services

17h 9mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest 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 and Aer Lingus fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 3 times a day.

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