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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to York is to ferry and bus and train which costs £100 - £200 and takes 15h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kirkwall to York?

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to York is to fly and train which takes 5h 36m and costs £230 - £550.

How far is it from Kirkwall to York?

The distance between Kirkwall and York is 473 miles.

How do I travel from Kirkwall to York without a car?

The best way to get from Kirkwall to York without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 15h 17m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Kirkwall to York, including transfers.

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1952+ hotels available in York.

Kirkwall to York - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Kirkwall to York by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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Fly to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane KOI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
7h 57m
£215–542
Ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
15h 17m
£108–192
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Yorktrain
15h 34m
£305–420
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane KOI - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
18h 1m
£321–971
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
5h 36m
£237–552
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane KOI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain
7h 7m
£279–644
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
6h 26m
£287–647

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

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15h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 470 mi
Duration: 7h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to York. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to York. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to York via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Inverness Union Street, George Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 15h 17m.

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