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

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There are 5 ways to get from Stockport 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
    5h 18m
    £178–400

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    21h 13m
    £43–108

  3. Train, ferry

    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
    16h 7m
    £69–389

  4. Bus, ferry via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationbusM9
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    18h 7m
    £44–106

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stockport to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeBHX - KOI
    6h 46m
    £247–592

Stockport to Kirkwall by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration16h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Stockport, England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

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

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