How to travel from Sheffield to Kirkwall, United Kingdom
The distance between Sheffield and Kirkwall is around 691km (430 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Sheffield to Kirkwall by train, plane, taxi, 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 → Sheffield if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Plane
Take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost£650($770)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train to Edinburgh, ferry
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration12h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£185($220)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Union Square Bus Station then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration15h 25m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£66($78)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£120($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sheffield and Kirkwall
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sheffield to Kirkwall by train, plane, taxi, 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 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £650 ($770).
The distance between Sheffield and Kirkwall is around 691km (430 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 630km (391 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Sheffield and Kirkwall by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Sheffield to Kirkwall is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £650 ($770).
The cheapest way to travel between Sheffield 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.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sheffield and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sheffield and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sheffield to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Sheffield to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sheffield to Kirkwall is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £325 ($380).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sheffield and Kirkwall
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 20m | £650($770) | hourly | 719km (447 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 3h 60m | £415($490) | hourly | 872km (542 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4hrs | £325($380) | hourly | 719km (447 miles) |
| Train to Darlington, Fly | 4h 10m | £580($690) | every 20 mins | 691km (430 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, Fly | 5h 45m | £440($520) | hourly | 782km (486 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh, ferry + 3 similar | 12h 40m | £185($220) | 4 times a week | 903km (561 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 13hrs | £200($240) | 4 times a week | 903km (561 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, ferry | 13h 35m | £185($215) | twice a week | 1,042km (648 miles) |
| Train to Carlisle, ferry | 14h 25m | £130($155) | once a week | 880km (547 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 25m | £66($78) | 4 times a week | 867km (539 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 30m | £120($145) | 4 times a week | 833km (517 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sheffield and Kirkwall
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
LNER
Bus companies
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