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How to get fromNorthwich to Orkney Islandsby train, plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Northwich to Orkney Islands by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Greenbank to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    6h 25m
    £205–526

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 830
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    19h 44m
    £87–136

  3. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    15h 41m
    £123–239

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Winsford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    7h 51m
    £244–612

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Aberdeentrain train London Euston - Inverness
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 6m
    £103–163

Northwich to Orkney Islands by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration15h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 430.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Northwich, England and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Northwich to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northwich Bus Interchange to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal via Warrington Bank Quay Station, Warrington Bank Quay, Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Aberdeen Ferry Terminal in around 15h 41m.

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