What is the cheapest way to get from Chesterfield to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Chesterfield to Kirkwall is to train and bus and ferry which costs £200 - £310 and takes 16h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chesterfield to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Chesterfield to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 6h 25m and costs £230 - £600.

How far is it from Chesterfield to Kirkwall?

The distance between Chesterfield and Kirkwall is 458 miles.

How do I travel from Chesterfield to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Chesterfield to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 16h 37m and costs £200 - £310.

How long does it take to get from Chesterfield to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Chesterfield to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 183+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Chesterfield to Kirkwall - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Chesterfield to Kirkwall by train, plane, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane MAN - KOI
6h 27m
£212–501
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Darlingtontrain
2. Take the train from Darlington to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
16h 37m
£209–302
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHX - KOI
6h 25m
£239–558
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
7h 35m
£309–615

Chesterfield to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

6Weekly Services

16h 37mAverage Duration

£209Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chesterfield to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 455.2 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Chesterfield, England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Chesterfield to Kirkwall. 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 Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chesterfield to West Tankerness Lane via Darlington, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 16h 37m.

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