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 £210 - £320 and takes 16h 32m.

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 50m and costs £220 - £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 bus and train which takes 16h 32m and costs £210 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Kirkwall to Derby, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2195+ hotels available in Derby.

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

There are 5 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 50m
£225–535
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
cheapest
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 36m
£197–578
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 32m
£212–315
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 41m
£208–524
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 Darlingtontrain
4. Take the train from Darlington to Derbytrain
17h 26m
£309–475

Kirkwall to Derby by bus, ferry, and train

7Weekly Services

16h 32mAverage Duration

£212Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Derby.

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Distance: 505.1 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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 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 32m.

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