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How to get fromBolton to Orkney Islandsby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Bolton to Orkney Islands by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    5h 18m
    £200–497

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 16m
    £62–157

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Preston to Aberdeentrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    15h 5m
    £122–214

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bolton to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    16h 33m
    £142–240

  5. Train, bus, ferry via Aberdeen

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    16h 38m
    £106–182

Bolton to Orkney Islands by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration15h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 412.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

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

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