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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Manchester is to bus and ferry and train which costs £100 - £240 and takes 17h 23m.

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 30m and costs £170 - £390.

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 15h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Kirkwall to Manchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3473+ hotels available in Manchester.

Kirkwall to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 6 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)KOI - MAN
5h 30m
£174–384
Bus, ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Shop7E
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
17h 23m
£105–235
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union StreetE6
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
15h 2m
Ferry, bus, train via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry TerminalPf1
2. Take the bus from Bus Shelter to Bus Station Stance 3X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road
16h 44m
£173–259
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)KOI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
7h 1m
£256–533
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road
17h 31m
£147–235

Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

7Weekly Planes

6h 38mAverage Duration

£215Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Manchester.

Launch map view

Distance: 401.1 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

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

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.