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How to get fromCardiff to Kirkwallby train or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Kirkwall by train or plane

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    7h 13m
    £259–587

  2. Train, train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EXT - KOI
    9h 27m
    £372–705

  3. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane SOU - KOI
    14h 8m
    £332–879

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRS - KOI
    6h 13m
    £268–744

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£204Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to St Davids Station, take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets.

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