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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £80 - £160 and takes 19h 10m.

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 7h 15m and costs £250 - £600.

How far is it from Sheffield to Kirkwall?

The distance between Sheffield and Kirkwall is 588 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 ferry which takes 15h 40m and costs £190 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 15h 40m to get from Sheffield to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 163+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Sheffield to Kirkwall - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Sheffield to Kirkwall by train, ferry, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to AberdeenPlymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
15h 40m
£198–299
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Union Square Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
19h 10m
£80–160
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Darlington
2. Take the train from Darlington to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
16h 29m
£206–340
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)MAN - KOI
9h 35m
£181–427
Bus, ferry via Aberdeen
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Aberdeen Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
19h 29m
£80–160
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)BHX - KOI
7h 15m
£250–553
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
7h 20m
£190–567
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Road
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
8h 27m
£212–589

Sheffield to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

7Weekly Services

16h 29mAverage Duration

£206Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sheffield to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 584.5 mi
Duration: 15h 40m

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 Aberdeen, walk to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Shop, then take the bus to Travel Centre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sheffield to West Tankerness Lane via Darlington, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 16h 29m.

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