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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 57m
    £207–535

  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
    15h 38m
    £117–235

  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 17m
    £254–609

  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 29m
    £275–452

Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 445.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Sheffield. However, you can take the line 4 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 Ayre Hotel to Sheffield via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness, and Doncaster in around 15h 38m.

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