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How to get fromKirkwall to Derbyby plane, train, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Kirkwall to Derby by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane KOI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    5h 29m
    £241–585

  2. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane KOI - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain train
    7h 13m
    £190–534

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Darlingtontrain train
    4. Take the train from Darlington to Derbytrain train
    17h 23m
    £340–485

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KOI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain train
    7h 37m
    £222–559

Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 503.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Derby. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, take the train to Birmingham New Street, then take the train to Derby. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Derby via Ferry terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, Wick, Inverness, and Darlington in around 17h 23m.

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