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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Nottingham is to ferry and bus which costs £60 - £120 and takes 18h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Nottingham?

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Nottingham is to fly and train which takes 6h 22m and costs £240 - £650.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Nottingham?

The distance between Kirkwall and Nottingham is 524 miles.

How do I travel from Kirkwall to Nottingham without a car?

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Nottingham without a car is to ferry and train via Edinburgh which takes 16h 3m and costs £210 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Kirkwall to Nottingham, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nottingham?

There are 1646+ hotels available in Nottingham.

Kirkwall to Nottingham - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Kirkwall to Nottingham 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 Nottinghamtrain
6h 22m
£242–610
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 Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 240 / ...
21h 36m
£53–142
Ferry, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
4. Take the train from York to Granthamtrain
16h 3m
£216–582
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
18h 49m
£64–115
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 Nottinghamtrain
8h 21m
£210–513
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
9h 40m
£318–947
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Nottinghamtrain
16h 43m
£197–571

Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

9Weekly Planes

4h 28mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Nottingham.

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Distance: 520.8 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Nottingham. 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 Nottingham. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kirkwall to Nottingham via Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Grantham in around 16h 3m.

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