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How to get fromKirkwall to Sheffieldby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KOI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 55m
    £209–525

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Doncastertrain train
    16h
    £153–257

  3. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane KOI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 16m
    £264–569

  4. 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 Doncastertrain train
    16h 32m
    £271–454

Kirkwall to Sheffield by bus, ferry, and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration16hAverage Duration
Ticket£153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 443.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Sheffield. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, then take the train to Sheffield. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Sheffield via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness, and Doncaster in around 16h.

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