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How to get fromOrkney Islands to Nottinghamby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Nottingham by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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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 Nottinghamtrain train
    6h 26m
    £254–604

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    18h 55m
    £61–106

  3. Ferry, train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the train from York to Granthamtrain train
    16h 36m
    £170–343

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Haymarketbus bus
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train
    19h 30m
    £150–246

  5. 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 Nottinghamtrain train
    8h 22m
    £235–549

  6. Fly to Norwich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane KOI - NWI
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Nottinghamtrain train
    11h 19m
    £419–758

  7. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Nottinghamtrain train
    17h 8m
    £236–356

Orkney Islands to Nottingham by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration16h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 520 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Orkney Islands, Scotland and Nottingham, England?

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Nottingham. 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 Nottingham. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Nottingham via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Grantham in around 16h 36m.

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