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How to get fromDerby to Kirkwallby train, plane, ferry or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Derby to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeBHX - KOI
    7h
    £243–504

  2. Bus, ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    22h 4m
    £85–164

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Derby to AberdeentrainPlymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    15h 48m
    £201–304

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationbusUkn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    20h 21m
    £102–161

  5. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeMAN - KOI
    10h 16m
    £186–452

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeLHR - KOI
    8h 20m
    £158–571

  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeEDI - KOI
    8h 18m
    £200–570

  8. Train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to Lutontrain
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeLTN - KOI
    7h 1m
    £99–386

  9. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Derby to Darlingtontrain
    2. Take the train from Darlington to Invernesstrain
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalbusX99
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalferryNl1
    17h 1m
    £248–432

Derby to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration17h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£248Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Derby to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derby to Travel Centre via Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Shop in around 15h 48m.

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