What is the cheapest way to get from Oldham to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £50 - £110 and takes 16h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oldham to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs £170 - £440.

How far is it from Oldham to Kirkwall?

The distance between Oldham and Kirkwall is 412 miles.

How do I travel from Oldham to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Oldham to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 15h 43m and costs £60 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Oldham to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Oldham to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 187+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Oldham to Kirkwall - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Oldham to Kirkwall 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
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane MAN - KOI
7h 8m
£176–431
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 Terminalferry Nl2
16h 42m
£51–109
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
15h 43m
£63–238
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 Terminalferry Nl2
16h 8m
£102–201
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 Terminalferry Nl2
16h 18m
£86–235

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

7Weekly Planes

5h 56mAverage Duration

£205Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oldham to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 409.8 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

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

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

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