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How to get fromMilton Keynes to Kirkwallby train, plane, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Milton Keynes to Kirkwall by train, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    5h 49m
    £238–594

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 19m
    £146–486

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Nuneatontrain train
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    21h 11m
    £293–426

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    7h 3m
    £280–629

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 510.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Milton Keynes, England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Milton Keynes to Kirkwall. However, 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, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to West Tankerness Lane via Nuneaton, Inverness, Wick, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 21h 11m.

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