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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Kirkwall is to train and bus and ferry which costs £200 - £310 and takes 16h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 6h 10m and costs £220 - £550.

How far is it from Derby to Kirkwall?

The distance between Derby and Kirkwall is 508 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 16h 28m and costs £200 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Derby to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 214+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Derby to Kirkwall - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Derby 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 Birmingham Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHX - KOI
6h 10m
£225–529
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
7h 38m
£202–572
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 Terminalbus X99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
16h 28m
£209–309
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)plane MAN - KOI
7h 12m
£208–523
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
7h 43m
£320–633

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

12Weekly Planes

4h 31mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Derby to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 504.8 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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 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 28m.

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