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How to get fromOrkney Islands to Manchesterby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KOI - MAN
    5h 50m
    £195–489

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    16h 42m
    £69–123

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    15h 6m
    £136–266

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    17h 24m
    £147–248

  5. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 172 / ...
    18h 24m
    £133–296

Orkney Islands to Manchester by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration15h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 400.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

Loganair and Aer Lingus fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 3 times a day.

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