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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Derby is to ferry and bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 19h 37m.

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 7h 29m and costs £150 - £600.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Derby?

The distance between Kirkwall and Derby is 600 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 train which takes 16h 5m and costs £90 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 16h 5m to get from Kirkwall to Derby, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2106+ hotels available in Derby.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Derbytrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
16h 5m
£94–280
Ferry, bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus
3. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 133 / ...
21h 9m
£51–108
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Darlingtontrain
4. Take the train from Darlington to Derbytrain
16h 34m
£212–375
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11
19h 37m
£52–110
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane KOI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
9h 42m
£184–496
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane KOI - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
7h 29m
£154–590
Fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane KOI - NWI
2. Take the train from Norwich to Nottinghamtrain
10h 13m
£302–937
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derbytrain
8h 10m
£195–561

Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

12Weekly Planes

8h 55mAverage Duration

£205Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Derby.

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Distance: 596.2 mi
Duration: 16h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Derby. However, you can take the taxi to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, walk to Aberdeen, 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 34m.

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