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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Flotta is to train and ferry which costs £190 - £340 and takes 19h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Flotta?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Flotta is to fly and ferry which takes 8h 6m and costs £180 - £470.

How far is it from Manchester to Flotta?

The distance between Manchester and Flotta is 421 miles.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Manchester to Flotta, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Flotta?

There are 214+ hotels available in Flotta.

Manchester to Flotta - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Flotta by plane, ferry, 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 from Manchester Airport, ferry
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1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane MAN - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal to Flotta Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
8h 6m
£182–470
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Stockport to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain
3. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
4. Take the ferry from Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal to Flotta Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of2
19h 45m
£198–333
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHX - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal to Flotta Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
9h 58m
£240–569
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal to Flotta Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
9h 22m
£248–557

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

16Weekly Planes

5h 4mAverage Duration

£211Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Flotta.

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Distance: 418.2 mi
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Flotta, Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Flotta. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, take the line 2 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Flotta Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Flotta Orkney Ferry Terminal via Stockport, Inverness, Wick, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 19h 45m.

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