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How to get fromLiverpool to Kirkwallby bus, plane, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Liverpool to Kirkwall by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    5h 40m
    £196–499

  2. Fly from Liverpool

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LPL - KOI
    8h 18m
    £244–555

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    6h 50m
    £253–581

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

Aer Lingus, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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