How far is it from Manchester to Scapa Flow?

The distance between Manchester and Scapa Flow is 406 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Scapa Flow without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Scapa Flow without a car is to train and ferry and travel which takes 13h 58m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Scapa Flow?

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Manchester to Scapa Flow, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Scapa Flow?

There are 168+ hotels available in Scapa Flow.

Manchester to Scapa Flow - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Scapa Flow by plane, unknown, train, ferry, or bus

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Fly Manchester Airport to Kirkwall, travel
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)MAN - KOI
2. Walk from Kirkwall-Airport-KOI to Scapa Flow
7h 51m
Train, ferry, travel
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
4. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
13h 58m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3M10
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus TerminalX99
4. Walk from Car Park to Scapa Flow
14h 11m
Train, ferry, travel via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastle
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
4. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
15h 24m
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, ferry, travel
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal
3. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
11h 10m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Kirkwall, travel
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
3. Walk from Kirkwall-Airport-KOI to Scapa Flow
6h
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, ferry, travel
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal
4. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
12h 57m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Kirkwall, travel
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)BHX - KOI
3. Walk from Kirkwall-Airport-KOI to Scapa Flow
6h 53m
Bus, ferry, travel
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
4. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
18h 29m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

3Weekly Planes

7h 20mAverage Duration

£234Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Scapa Flow.

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Distance: 403.5 mi
Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Scapa Flow, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Scapa Flow. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), then travel to Scapa Flow. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Scapa Flow via Haymarket, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal in around 13h 58m.

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