What is the cheapest way to get from Melton Mowbray to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Melton Mowbray to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £90 - £160 and takes 20h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melton Mowbray to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Melton Mowbray to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 6h 55m and costs £220 - £550.

How far is it from Melton Mowbray to Kirkwall?

The distance between Melton Mowbray and Kirkwall is 521 miles.

How do I travel from Melton Mowbray to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Melton Mowbray to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 17h 29m and costs £150 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Melton Mowbray to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Melton Mowbray to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 163+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Melton Mowbray to Kirkwall - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Melton Mowbray to Kirkwall by train, plane, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)BHX - KOI
6h 55m
£229–538
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
20h 41m
£92–151
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
17h 29m
£150–238
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Derby to AberdeenPlymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
19h 7m
£205–334
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
7h 42m
£160–553
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Nuneaton
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)MAN - KOI
8h 29m
£213–513
Train, train to Norwich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Ely
2. Take the train from Ely to Norwich
3. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI)NWI - KOI
9h 42m
£399–714

Melton Mowbray to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

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17h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 518 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Melton Mowbray, England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Melton Mowbray to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Melton Mowbray to West Tankerness Lane via Peterborough, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 17h 29m.

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