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 17h 1m.

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 - £490.

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 1m 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 3660+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

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

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Fly to Manchester Airport
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane KOI - MAN
5h 52m
£195–490
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Terminal Building 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
17h 1m
£69–110
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 56m
£257–622

Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

17Weekly Planes

6h 20mAverage Duration

£193Cheapest Price

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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) twice daily.

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