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How to get fromBirmingham to Papa Westray Islandby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Birmingham to Papa Westray Island by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Birmingham Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Papa Westray Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 54m
    £232–569

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    3. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Papa Westray Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 20m
    £235–562

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£218Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Birmingham to Papa Westray Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 491.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Papa Westray Island, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Birmingham to Papa Westray Island. However, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Kirkwall Hotel, walk to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Papa Westray Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Kirkwall Hotel, walk to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Papa Westray Orkney Ferry Terminal.

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