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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Kirkwall is to bus and fly which costs £100 - £380 and takes 8h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Limerick to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Kirkwall is to bus and fly which takes 8h 31m and costs £160 - £480.

How far is it from Limerick to Kirkwall?

The distance between Limerick and Kirkwall is 539 miles.

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

It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Limerick to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 176+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Limerick to Kirkwall - 2 ways to travel via bus, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Limerick to Kirkwall by bus or plane

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Bus to Dublin Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kirkwall (KOI)DUB - KOI
8h 31m
£169–477
Bus to Cork Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Kirkwall (KOI)ORK - KOI
8h 53m
£104–380

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

22Weekly Planes

4h 10mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 536.1 mi
Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the line 4 bus to St Magnus centre. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the line 4 bus to St Magnus centre.

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