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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Kirkwall is to train and bus and ferry which costs £110 - £150 and takes 15h 32m.

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 5h 17m and costs £200 - £600.

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 ferry which takes 14h 2m and costs £55 - £320.

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

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

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 172+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Preston to Kirkwall - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Kirkwall by train, plane, 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.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)MAN - KOI
6h 6m
£180–426
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
14h 2m
£58–314
Train, bus, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket 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
14h 53m
£90–231
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
15h 31m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
5h 20m
£183–494
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)BHX - KOI
7h 18m
£228–567
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
5h 17m
£208–588
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
15h 32m
£114–149

Preston to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

12Weekly Services

14h 53mAverage Duration

£90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 432 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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 Ferry Terminal via Haymarket, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Passenger Terminal in around 14h 2m.

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