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 which costs £60 - £120 and takes 17h 39m.

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 13m and costs £230 - £550.

How far is it from Nottingham to Kirkwall?

The distance between Nottingham and Kirkwall is 524 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 which takes 15h 16m and costs £140 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Nottingham to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 195+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Nottingham to Kirkwall by train, plane, 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.

Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHX - KOI
7h 13m
£231–547
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
17h 39m
£64–112
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Grantham to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
15h 16m
£149–248
Train, ferry via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
16h 8m
£244–360
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane MAN - KOI
8h 1m
£214–518
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
8h 20m
£199–567
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
3. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
20h 38m
£73–194

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

12Weekly Planes

4h 31mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nottingham to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 520.5 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

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 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 bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nottingham to Kirkwall via Grantham, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal in around 15h 16m.

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