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

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There are 5 ways to get from Doncaster to Kirkwall by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    6h 33m
    £213–517

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    14h 32m
    £113–218

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    6h 41m
    £265–620

  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    5h 54m
    £228–578

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    15h 37m
    £271–435

Doncaster to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration14h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 462.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Doncaster 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 Travel Centre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Doncaster to Hornesquoy Road via Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 14h 32m.

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