How to travel from Derby to Kirkwall, United Kingdom
The distance between Derby and Kirkwall is around 748km (465 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Derby to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kirkwall → Derby if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost£405($475)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train to Edinburgh, ferry
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration12h 60m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£200($240)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Union Square Bus Station then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration15h 40m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£75($89)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration12h 55m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Derby and Kirkwall
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Derby to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £75 ($89) and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £405 ($475).
The distance between Derby and Kirkwall is around 748km (465 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 680km (423 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Derby and Kirkwall by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Derby to Kirkwall is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £405 ($475).
The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Kirkwall is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £75 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Derby and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Derby and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Kirkwall is Kirkwall Airport (KOI) (KOI) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Kirkwall. Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Derby to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Kirkwall is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £405 ($475).
Compare travel optionsbetween Derby and Kirkwall
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 20m | £405($475) | hourly | 816km (507 miles) |
| Train to Sheffield, plane | 4h 15m | £340($405) | hourly | 776km (482 miles) |
| Train to Darlington, Fly | 4h 25m | £600($710) | every 20 mins | 748km (465 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh, ferry + 3 similar | 12h 60m | £200($240) | 4 times a week | 960km (596 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 13h 20m | £220($260) | 4 times a week | 960km (597 miles) |
| Train to Crewe, ferry | 14h 15m | £90($110) | once a week | 945km (587 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, ferry | 14h 15m | £255($300) | once daily | 1,139km (708 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 40m | £75($89) | 3 times a week | 961km (597 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 55m | £135($160) | 4 times a week | 908km (564 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Derby and Kirkwall
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Pentland Ferries
Airports near Kirkwall
The following major airports near Kirkwall offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Kirkwall
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 173km (107 miles) from Kirkwall
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 203km (126 miles) from Kirkwall