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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne which costs £95 - £190 and takes 25h 45m.

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 56m and costs £230 - £550.

How far is it from Cardiff to Kirkwall?

The distance between Cardiff and Kirkwall is 576 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 20h 4m and costs £270 - £800.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Cardiff to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 164+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Cardiff to Kirkwall - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)BRS - KOI
6h 56m
£232–547
Bus, ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
25h 45m
£95–188
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
20h 4m
£275–802
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kirkwall (KOI)CWL - KOI
7h 46m
£385–605
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)BHX - KOI
7h 50m
£263–568
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
7h 49m
£176–556
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
27h 2m
£96–195

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

21Weekly Planes

4h 18mAverage Duration

£214Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 572.7 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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

Loganair and KLM fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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