The distance between Nottingham and Kirkwall is around 782km (486 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Nottingham 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 → Nottingham if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI).
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the train to Sheffield then Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Union Square Bus Station then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
Multiple operators
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
Multiple operators
There are several options for getting from Nottingham 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 £66 ($78) and will take around 15h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £405 ($480).
The distance between Nottingham and Kirkwall is around 782km (486 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 680km (422 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Nottingham and Kirkwall by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Kirkwall is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £405 ($480).
The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Kirkwall is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £66 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Nottingham 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 50m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nottingham 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 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham 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 50m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Nottingham 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 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Kirkwall is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £405 ($480).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 50m | £405($480) | hourly | 841km (523 miles) |
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, Fly | 4h 45m | £340($405) | hourly | 782km (486 miles) |
Train to Norwich, Fly | 5hrs | £525($620) | hourly | 982km (610 miles) |
Train to Sheffield, ferry + 2 similar | 13h 10m | £205($240) | 4 times a week | 966km (600 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 13h 35m | £220($260) | 4 times a week | 967km (601 miles) |
Train to Worksop, ferry | 14h 15m | £105($125) | 4 times a week | 940km (584 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 10m | £66($78) | 3 times a week | 928km (577 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 60m | £130($155) | 4 times a week | 879km (546 miles) |
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
East Midlands Railways
First ScotRail Service
LNER
NorthLink Ferries
The following major airports near Kirkwall offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.