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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Kirkwall is to bus and fly which costs £180 - £450 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Kirkwall is to bus and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs £180 - £450.

How far is it from Liverpool to Kirkwall?

The distance between Liverpool and Kirkwall is 430 miles.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Liverpool to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 94+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Liverpool to Kirkwall - 2 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Liverpool to Kirkwall by bus, plane, or train

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Bus to Manchester Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane MAN - KOI
5h 45m
£186–449
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHX - KOI
6h 55m
£235–585

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

12Weekly Planes

5h 4mAverage Duration

£206Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Liverpool to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 427.1 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Manchester Airport The Station, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets.

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