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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to AberdeentrainPlymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    16h 17m
    £200–304

  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 Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    22h 32m
    £84–169

  3. 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
    £231–372

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationbusUkn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    20h 51m
    £102–165

  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 46m
    £186–462

  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 15m
    £158–571

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeBHX - KOI
    6h 44m
    £233–515

  8. 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 13m
    £200–571

  9. Train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to Lutontrain
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeLTN - KOI
    6h 49m
    £93–386

Derby to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration17h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£231Cheapest 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 Aberdeen, walk to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Shop, then take the bus to Travel Centre. 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 17h 1m.

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