What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Kirkwall is to train and fly which costs £240 - £600 and takes 6h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Kirkwall is to train and fly which takes 6h 20m and costs £240 - £600.

How far is it from Cardiff to Kirkwall?

The distance between Cardiff and Kirkwall is 575 miles.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Cardiff to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 215+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Cardiff to Kirkwall - 5 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Kirkwall by train or plane

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Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHX - KOI
7h 27m
£260–576
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
7h 7m
£196–586
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane SOU - KOI
10h 6m
£312–772
Train, train to Exeter, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EXT - KOI
9h 47m
£442–1,504
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BRS - KOI
6h 20m
£241–587

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 571.3 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

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 London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets.

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