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

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There are 4 ways to get from Northwich to Orkney Islands by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    6h
    £200–494

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    15h 30m
    £137–275

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    18h 52m
    £145–235

  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 36m
    £244–609

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration15h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£137Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 411.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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

Loganair and Aer Lingus fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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