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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 43m
    £252–569

  2. 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 54m
    £253–537

  3. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    4. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Stronsay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 11m
    £271–596

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£321Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 431.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 43m

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 Haymarket, walk to Haymarket, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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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