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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Sheffield is to ferry and bus and train which costs £130 - £240 and takes 15h 38m.

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 22m and costs £250 - £650.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Sheffield?

The distance between Kirkwall and Sheffield is 448 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 which takes 15h 38m and costs £130 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Kirkwall to Sheffield, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sheffield?

There are 1732+ hotels available in Sheffield.

Kirkwall to Sheffield - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kirkwall to Sheffield by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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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 Sheffieldtrain
7h 2m
£209–524
Ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Doncastertrain
15h 38m
£133–236
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane KOI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
6h 22m
£259–614
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Doncastertrain
16h 29m
£291–473

Kirkwall to Sheffield by bus, ferry, and train

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15h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 445.1 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Sheffield. However, you can take the line 4 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 Ayre Hotel to Sheffield via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness, and Doncaster in around 15h 38m.

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