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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £65 - £130 and takes 16h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 6h 8m and costs £170 - £500.

How far is it from Preston to Kirkwall?

The distance between Preston and Kirkwall is 434 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 15h 39m and costs £90 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Preston to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 186+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Preston 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 Manchester Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane MAN - KOI
6h 43m
£177–459
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
16h 45m
£69–123
Train, bus, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
15h 39m
£90–242
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
6h 8m
£171–492
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
6h 14m
£185–494
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHX - KOI
7h 43m
£215–551
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
16h 15m
£114–150

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

6Weekly Planes

5h 53mAverage Duration

£204Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Preston to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 431.9 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to West Tankerness Lane via Haymarket, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 15h 39m.

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