What is the cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Nottingham?

The cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Nottingham is to ferry and bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 18h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Nottingham?

The fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Nottingham is to fly and train which takes 7h 42m and costs £140 - £550.

How far is it from Orkney Islands to Nottingham?

The distance between Orkney Islands and Nottingham is 604 miles.

How do I travel from Orkney Islands to Nottingham without a car?

The best way to get from Orkney Islands to Nottingham without a car is to ferry and train which takes 15h 59m and costs £110 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Orkney Islands to Nottingham?

It takes approximately 15h 59m to get from Orkney Islands to Nottingham, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nottingham?

There are 1637+ hotels available in Nottingham.

Orkney Islands to Nottingham - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus

There are 7 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Nottingham by ferry, train, 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.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Granthamtrain Aberdeen - Peterborough
15h 59m
£114–179
Ferry, bus
cheapest
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 Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11
18h 45m
£41–91
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane KOI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
10h 29m
£191–493
Ferry, train via Sheffield
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Nottinghamtrain
16h 39m
£70–273
Ferry, bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus
3. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
19h 40m
£44–85
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane KOI - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain
7h 42m
£145–507
Fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane KOI - NWI
2. Take the train from Norwich to Nottinghamtrain
9h 41m
£297–920

Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

10Weekly Planes

7h 31mAverage Duration

£204Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Orkney Islands to Nottingham.

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Distance: 600.7 mi
Duration: 15h 59m

What companies run services between Orkney Islands, Scotland and Nottingham, England?

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Nottingham. However, you can take the ferry to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, walk to Aberdeen, take the train to Grantham, then take the train to Nottingham. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Broad Marsh Bus Station via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal and Union Square Bus Station in around 18h 45m.

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