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 and train which costs £180 - £270 and takes 16h 30m.

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 6h 31m and costs £240 - £600.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Derby?

The distance between Kirkwall and Derby is 510 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 30m and costs £180 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Kirkwall to Derby, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2303+ hotels available in Derby.

Kirkwall to Derby - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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

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Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane KOI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
6h 31m
£242–586
Ferry, bus, train
cheapest
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 30m
£182–268
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
7h 40m
£223–540
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 23m
£200–544
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Yorktrain
4. Take the train from York to Derbytrain
17h 14m
£340–480

Kirkwall to Derby by bus, ferry, and train

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16h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 506.8 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Derby. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, take the train to Birmingham New Street, then take the train to Derby. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayre Hotel to Derby via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness, and Darlington in around 16h 30m.

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