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

The cheapest way to get from Retford to Kirkwall is to train and bus and ferry which costs £140 - £270 and takes 15h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Retford to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 6h 25m and costs £230 - £550.

How far is it from Retford to Kirkwall?

The distance between Retford and Kirkwall is 481 miles.

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

The best way to get from Retford to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 15h 39m and costs £140 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Retford to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 46+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Retford to Kirkwall - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Retford to Kirkwall by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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Train to Manchester Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane MAN - KOI
7h 32m
£201–509
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
15h 39m
£141–264
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHX - KOI
7h 41m
£253–576
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Retford to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
6h 25m
£235–512

Retford to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

6Weekly Services

15h 39mAverage Duration

£141Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Retford to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 478.3 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Retford to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Doncaster, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Retford to West Tankerness Lane via Doncaster, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 15h 39m.

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