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

The cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Chester is to ferry and bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 20h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Chester is to fly and train which takes 6h 49m and costs £180 - £550.

How far is it from Orkney Islands to Chester?

The distance between Orkney Islands and Chester is 444 miles.

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

The best way to get from Orkney Islands to Chester without a car is to ferry and train which takes 15h 33m and costs £55 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Orkney Islands to Chester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1013+ hotels available in Chester.

Orkney Islands to Chester - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Chester 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 to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane KOI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 38m
£181–444
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
20h 11m
£47–104
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
15h 33m
£59–244
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
17h 36m
£133–217
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
6h 49m
£187–517
Ferry, train via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willowstrain
17h 11m
£93–266

Orkney Islands to Chester by ferry, foot, and train

6Weekly Services

15h 33mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Orkney Islands to Chester.

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Distance: 441.6 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Chester. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Chester via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 15h 33m.

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