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How to get fromManchester to Stronsay Islandby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Stronsay Island by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Stronsay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 44m
    £202–499

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    3. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Stronsay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 9m
    £259–621

  3. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    3. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Stronsay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 55m
    £244–537

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£319Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 431.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Stronsay Island, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Stronsay Island. However, you can 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 Stronsay Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, 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 Stronsay Orkney Ferry Terminal.

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