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How to get fromKirkwall to Derbyby plane, train, ferry or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KOI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain train
    7h 32m
    £193–511

  2. Ferry, bus via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 133 / ...
    21h 9m
    £49–173

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Derbytrain train Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
    16h 5m
    £114–280

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Darlingtontrain train
    4. Take the train from Darlington to Derbytrain train
    16h 35m
    £232–385

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    19h 38m
    £54–110

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane KOI - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain train
    7h 32m
    £157–578

  7. Fly to Norwich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane KOI - NWI
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Nottinghamtrain train
    10h 13m
    £308–960

  8. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derbytrain train
    8h 18m
    £195–577

Kirkwall to Derby by bus, ferry, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration16h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£232Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Sheffield, 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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