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How to get fromKirkwall to Cumbriaby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kirkwall to Cumbria by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane KOI - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 14m
    £253–555

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Haymarketbus bus
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    16h 12m
    £76–130

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    16h 37m
    £268–428

  4. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 35m
    £205–490

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KOI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    9h 35m
    £225–560

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane KOI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    10h 7m
    £271–655

Kirkwall to Cumbria by bus, ferry, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Cumbria. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Waterloo Lane, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 509 bus to Ullswater Steamer Pier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Inverness Union Street, Haymarket, Haymarket, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 16h 12m.

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