What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Orkney Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Orkney Islands is to bus and ferry which costs £50 - £95 and takes 15h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Orkney Islands?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Orkney Islands is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs £170 - £460.

How far is it from Manchester to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Manchester and Orkney Islands is 404 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Orkney Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Orkney Islands without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 14h 7m and costs £85 - £310.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Orkney Islands?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Manchester to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 195+ hotels available in Orkney Islands.

Manchester to Orkney Islands - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Orkney Islands 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
6h 7m
£174–459
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
15h 9m
£51–94
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
14h 7m
£89–303
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
15h 1m
£168–530
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 23m
£244–604
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 57m
£199–492
Train, bus, ferry
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
18h 3m
£113–197

Manchester to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

4Weekly Services

14h 7mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Orkney Islands.

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Distance: 401.2 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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

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

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