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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Nottingham is to bus and ferry which costs £80 - £170 and takes 21h 52m.

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 23m and costs £240 - £550.

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 which takes 17h 53m and costs £220 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Kirkwall to Nottingham, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nottingham?

There are 1607+ 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)KOI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
6h 23m
£246–525
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Shop7E
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
4. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
21h 52m
£83–165
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to GranthamAberdeen - Peterborough / ...
17h 53m
£228–339
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Shop7E
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Sheffield
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Nottingham
18h 51m
£147–322
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus StationUkn11
20h 9m
£90–166
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)KOI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham
8h 1m
£190–449
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)KOI - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottingham
7h 49m
£150–507

Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

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4h 50mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Nottingham.

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Distance: 520.8 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

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 bus from Travel Centre to Nottingham via Ferry terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, and Grantham in around 17h 53m.

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