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 £45 - £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 40m and costs £140 - £550.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Nottingham?

The distance between Kirkwall and Nottingham is 606 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 £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 16h 4m to get from Kirkwall to Nottingham, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nottingham?

There are 1631+ hotels available in Nottingham.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Kirkwall to Nottingham by ferry, train, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train
best
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
£127–193
Ferry, bus
cheapest
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
£49–105
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
10h 27m
£192–496
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
£78–287
Ferry, bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus
3. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
19h 44m
£52–99
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 40m
£145–520
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
£299–926

Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

12Weekly Planes

8h 55mAverage Duration

£205Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Nottingham.

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Distance: 602.9 mi
Duration: 16h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Nottingham. However, you can take the taxi to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, walk to Aberdeen, take the train to Grantham, then take the train to Nottingham. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kirkwall to Broad Marsh Bus Station via Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Union Square Bus Station in around 18h 49m.

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