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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 to Manchester Airport

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    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KOI - MAN
    5h 50m
    £178–439

  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
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    16h 23m
    £51–111

  3. 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 Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    15h 1m
    £85–245

  4. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 172 / ...
    18h 25m
    £87–190

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane KOI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    9h 58m
    £224–540

Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£209Cheapest Price
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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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