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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Sheffield is to bus and ferry which costs £80 - £160 and takes 20h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Sheffield is to fly and train which takes 6h 39m and costs £180 - £430.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Sheffield?

The distance between Kirkwall and Sheffield is 446 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Sheffield without a car is to ferry and bus and train via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal which takes 15h 15m and costs £220 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Kirkwall to Sheffield, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sheffield?

There are 1577+ hotels available in Sheffield.

Kirkwall to Sheffield - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Kirkwall to Sheffield 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)KOI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
6h 39m
£185–421
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 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange
20h 18m
£83–159
Ferry, bus, train via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry TerminalPf1
2. Take the bus from Bus Shelter to Bus Station Stance 3X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Darlington
4. Take the train from Darlington to Sheffield
15h 15m
£221–364
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
17h 41m
£142–305
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 Meadowhall Interchange/B1Ukn11
19h 30m
£86–170
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)KOI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
6h 47m
£243–550
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)KOI - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield
7h 19m
£192–568
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Darlington
4. Take the train from Darlington to Sheffield
16h 1m
£195–340

Kirkwall to Sheffield by bus, ferry, and train

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16h 1mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Sheffield.

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Distance: 443.2 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Sheffield. 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 Sheffield. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Sheffield via Ferry terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, Bus Shelter, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness, and Darlington in around 15h 15m.

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