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 £65 - £120 and takes 19h 38m.

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 40m and costs £230 - £550.

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 train which takes 16h 5m and costs £240 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Kirkwall to Derby, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2126+ 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)plane KOI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 40m
£231–525
Ferry, bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 133 / ...
21h 9m
£66–195
Ferry, train
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
£249–360
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
£207–310
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 38m
£67–120
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 32m
£213–516
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 31m
£200–570

Kirkwall to Derby by bus, ferry, and train

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16h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 505.1 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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 vehicle from Kirkwall to Derby via Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Aberdeen in around 16h 5m.

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