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How to get fromOldham to Kirkwallby plane, train, ferry or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Oldham to Kirkwall by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeMAN - KOI
    9h 58m
    £176–401

  2. 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
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    17h 45m
    £76–134

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    17h 13m
    £98–375

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeBHX - KOI
    9h 15m
    £255–624

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Rochdale to Leedstrain
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Aberdeentrain
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    17h 44m
    £128–222

  6. Train, ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Aberdeentrain
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    17h 52m
    £123–275

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£217Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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

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