What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £75 - £140 and takes 19h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 7h 16m and costs £240 - £650.

How far is it from East Midlands to Kirkwall?

The distance between East Midlands and Kirkwall is 525 miles.

How do I travel from East Midlands to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 15h 22m and costs £200 - £300.

How long does it take to get from East Midlands to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from East Midlands to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 195+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

East Midlands to Kirkwall - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from East Midlands to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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 Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHX - KOI
7h 16m
£245–619
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
19h 32m
£77–134
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Grantham to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
15h 22m
£203–300
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Grantham 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 54m
£295–415
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
8h 25m
£169–585
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LCY - KOI
8h 30m
£202–699
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane MAN - KOI
8h 51m
£241–639
Train, ferry via Derby
1. Take the train from Derby to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
17h 48m
£215–623

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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4h 31mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from East Midlands to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 522.2 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from East Midlands to Kirkwall. However, you can take the taxi to Melton Mowbray, 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 vehicle from East Midlands to Kirkwall via Morleas Farm, Bus Station, Grantham, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal in around 15h 22m.

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