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How to get fromManchester to Kirkwallby plane or train

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

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    5h 5m
    £195–488

  2. 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 45m
    £253–610

  3. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    6h 16m
    £237–527

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£321Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

Loganair flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) once daily.

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