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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne which costs £75 - £160 and takes 20h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 7h 28m and costs £240 - £550.

How far is it from Nottingham to Kirkwall?

The distance between Nottingham and Kirkwall is 631 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 16h 48m and costs £110 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 16h 48m to get from Nottingham to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 163+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Nottingham to Kirkwall - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to York
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
16h 48m
£118–329
Bus, ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
20h 11m
£79–156
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
17h 45m
£199–318
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
19h 16m
£100–154
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)MAN - KOI
10h 31m
£190–450
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)BHX - KOI
7h 28m
£246–523
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
8h 21m
£145–549

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

5Weekly Planes

7h 58mAverage Duration

£215Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nottingham to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 627.5 mi
Duration: 16h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Nottingham to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Grantham, take the train to York, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Aberdeen, walk to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Shop, then take the bus to Travel Centre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nottingham to Travel Centre via Sheffield, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Shop in around 17h 45m.

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