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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Kirkwall is to train and bus and ferry which costs £140 - £260 and takes 15h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 5h 57m and costs £200 - £480.

How far is it from Sheffield to Kirkwall?

The distance between Sheffield and Kirkwall is 445 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 15h 40m and costs £140 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Sheffield to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 47+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Sheffield to Kirkwall - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Sheffield to Kirkwall by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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 Manchester Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane MAN - KOI
5h 57m
£200–472
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 40m
£142–258
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
6h 16m
£243–564

Sheffield to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

8Weekly Services

15h 40mAverage Duration

£142Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sheffield to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 442.9 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Sheffield to Kirkwall. However, you can 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 Sheffield 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 40m.

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