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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Derby is to bus and ferry which costs £85 - £170 and takes 22h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Derby is to fly and train which takes 5h 37m and costs £240 - £500.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Derby?

The distance between Kirkwall and Derby is 508 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Derby without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 16h 31m and costs £240 - £500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Kirkwall to Derby, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2094+ hotels available in Derby.

Kirkwall to Derby - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Kirkwall to Derby by plane, train, 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.

Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)KOI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
5h 37m
£242–501
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Shop7E
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to AberdeenNl2
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
4. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
22h 57m
£87–170
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Darlington
4. Take the train from Darlington to Derby
16h 31m
£242–495
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Shop7E
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to AberdeenNl2
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Derby
17h 44m
£277–308
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to AberdeenNl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus StationUkn11
21h 13m
£93–172
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)KOI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derby
7h 17m
£187–449
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)KOI - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derby
7h 34m
£176–586

Kirkwall to Derby by bus, ferry, and train

2Weekly Services

16h 31mAverage Duration

£242Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Derby.

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Distance: 505.1 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Derby. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International, take the train to Birmingham New Street, then take the train to Derby. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Derby via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness, and Darlington in around 16h 31m.

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