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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
    7h 18m
    £249–599

  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
    £66–106

  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 26m
    £152–316

  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 Nottinghamtrain train
    8h 24m
    £230–543

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane KOI - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain train
    7h 34m
    £190–529

  6. 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
    £204–322

  7. Ferry, bus via Edinburgh

    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 George Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from North St David Street to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 832
    21h 17m
    £74–131

Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 522 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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 line 4 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 26m.

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