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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £75 - £140 and takes 16h 55m.

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 56m and costs £170 - £430.

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 ferry which takes 13h 58m and costs £65 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Manchester to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 189+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Manchester to Kirkwall - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Kirkwall by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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 56m
£171–426
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
13h 58m
£66–196
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
15h 43m
£98–184
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
16h 55m
£77–139
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
6h 53m
£180–460

Manchester to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

4Weekly Services

16h 55mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest 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 56m

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

Loganair and Aer Lingus fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) 6 times a week.

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