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 via Castle Square To Cathedral which costs £45 - £95 and takes 18h 7m.

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 59m and costs £180 - £460.

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 train which takes 15h 33m and costs £75 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Kirkwall to Sheffield, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sheffield?

There are 1615+ hotels available in Sheffield.

Kirkwall to Sheffield - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 5 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, train
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane KOI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
6h 59m
£182–453
Ferry, bus via Castle Square To Cathedral
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Ukn11
18h 7m
£50–90
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Sheffieldtrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
15h 33m
£79–280
Ferry, bus, train
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 Darlingtontrain
4. Take the train from Darlington to Sheffieldtrain
16h 5m
£210–345
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 Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11
18h 4m
£53–94

Kirkwall to Sheffield by bus, ferry, and train

4Weekly Services

16h 5mAverage Duration

£210Cheapest Price

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Distance: 443.3 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

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 vehicle from Kirkwall to Sheffield via Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Aberdeen in around 15h 33m.

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