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How to get fromKirkwall to Sheffieldby plane, train, ferry or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kirkwall to Sheffield by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KOI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 57m
    £191–491

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus Ukn11
    18h 8m
    £59–105

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Sheffieldtrain train Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
    15h 33m
    £189–550

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Darlingtontrain train
    4. Take the train from Darlington to Sheffieldtrain train
    16h 5m
    £232–395

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane KOI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 13m
    £256–631

  6. Ferry, bus via Waingate/CG19

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus Ukn11
    18h 9m
    £62–109

Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£210Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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