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 - £90 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 487 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 16h and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Orkney Islands to Nottingham, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nottingham?

There are 1639+ hotels available in Nottingham.

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

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

Fly to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane KOI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
8h 24m
£192–487
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
£43–86
Ferry, train
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
16h
£119–179
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
£148–530
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
£302–936
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
£85–283
Ferry, bus via Edinburgh
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 Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M92
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 240 / ...
20h 36m
£63–135

Orkney Islands to Nottingham by ferry, foot, and train

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Map of how to get from Orkney Islands to Nottingham.

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Distance: 483.9 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

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 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 Nottingham. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Nottingham via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, and Grantham in around 16h.

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