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How to get fromMatlock to Kirkwallby train, plane, ferry or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Matlock to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeBHX - KOI
    6h 53m
    £231–500

  2. Bus, ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle City Librarybus
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    21h 20m
    £51–106

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chesterfield to AberdeentrainExeter St Davids - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    17h 13m
    £243–267

  4. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    17h 30m
    £85–312

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus StationbusUkn11
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    19h 46m
    £52–118

  6. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeMAN - KOI
    7h 43m
    £193–479

  7. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Derby to Darlingtontrain
    2. Take the train from Darlington to Invernesstrain
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalbusX99
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalferryNl1
    18h 6m
    £177–275

Matlock to Kirkwall by bus, foot, train, and ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration17h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£243Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Matlock to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Derby, take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the line 4 bus to St Magnus centre. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Causeway Lane to West Tankerness Lane via Cavendish Street Stop T2, Chesterfield, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Passenger Terminal in around 17h 13m.

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