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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Kirkwall is to train and bus and ferry which costs £130 - £220 and takes 17h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs £170 - £460.

How far is it from Manchester to Kirkwall?

The distance between Manchester and Kirkwall is 403 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 17h 38m and costs £130 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Manchester to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 215+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Manchester to Kirkwall - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Kirkwall by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane MAN - KOI
5h 8m
£176–460
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stockport to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
17h 38m
£133–219
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHX - KOI
7h
£235–570

Manchester to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

1Weekly Services

17h 38mAverage Duration

£133Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 400.8 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

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

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