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How to get fromManchester to Kirkwallby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    4h 52m
    £196–489

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    16h 1m
    £69–119

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    6h 38m
    £254–619

Manchester to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration16h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 400.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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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