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 £50 - £110 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 7h 42m and costs £140 - £550.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Nottingham?

The distance between Kirkwall and Nottingham is 486 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 which takes 16h 4m and costs £130 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m 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 Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane KOI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
8h 16m
£197–511
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
£48–173
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Granthamtrain Aberdeen - Peterborough
16h 4m
£132–193
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
£51–105
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 Nottinghamtrain
7h 42m
£149–538
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 39m
£305–949
Ferry, train via Sheffield
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
£83–297

Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

14Weekly Planes

6h 35mAverage Duration

£208Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Nottingham.

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Distance: 483.5 mi
Duration: 8h 16m

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 Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, 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, and Grantham in around 16h 4m.

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