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

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There are 2 ways to get from Kirkwall to Manchester by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KOI - MAN
    5h 52m
    £195–490
  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    16h 33m
    £68–105

Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£260Cheapest 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) 3 times a day.

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