How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Kirkwall, United Kingdom
The distance between Stoke on Trent and Kirkwall is around 710km (441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kirkwall → Stoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost£325($385)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Haymarket and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration12hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Manchester then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Aberdeen Coach Station then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration15h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£63($75)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration12h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Kirkwall
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £63 ($75) and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £325 ($385).
The distance between Stoke on Trent and Kirkwall is around 710km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 665km (413 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Stoke on Trent and Kirkwall by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Kirkwall is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £325 ($385).
The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Kirkwall is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £63 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Kirkwall is Kirkwall Airport (KOI) (KOI) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Kirkwall. Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Stoke on Trent to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Kirkwall is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £325 ($385).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and Kirkwall
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 30m | £325($385) | hourly | 710km (441 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, Fly | 3h 35m | £405($475) | hourly | 820km (510 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 12hrs | £160($190) | 4 times a week | 883km (548 miles) |
| Train to Haymarket, ferry | 13h 20m | £265($310) | every 20 mins | 1,062km (660 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, ferry | 13h 25m | £100($115) | twice a week | 892km (554 miles) |
| Train to Aberdeen, Ferry | 13h 30m | £75($89) | once a week | 887km (551 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 40m | £63($75) | 4 times a week | 935km (581 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 20m | £125($150) | 4 times a week | 853km (530 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stoke on Trent and Kirkwall
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Pentland Ferries
Airports near Kirkwall
The following major airports near Kirkwall offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Kirkwall
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 173km (107 miles) from Kirkwall
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 203km (126 miles) from Kirkwall