How far is it from Cardiff to Scapa Flow?

The distance between Cardiff and Scapa Flow is 545 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Scapa Flow without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Scapa Flow without a car is to train and ferry and travel via Crewe which takes 17h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Scapa Flow?

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Cardiff to Scapa Flow, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Scapa Flow?

There are 172+ hotels available in Scapa Flow.

Cardiff to Scapa Flow - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Scapa Flow by plane, unknown, train, 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.

Fly Cardiff Airport to Kirkwall, travel
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kirkwall (KOI)CWL - KOI
2. Walk from Kirkwall (KOI) to Scapa Flow
6h 57m
Train, ferry, travel via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
5. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
17h 34m
Bus, ferry, travel
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
4. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
21h 13m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Kirkwall, travel
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)BHX - KOI
3. Walk from Kirkwall (KOI) to Scapa Flow
6h 51m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, ferry, travel
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal
4. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
12h 19m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, ferry, travel
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal
4. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
13h 12m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, ferry, travel
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal
5. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
14h 52m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Kirkwall, travel
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)BRS - KOI
3. Walk from Kirkwall (KOI) to Scapa Flow
6h 3m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train, ferry, travel
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeen
4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal
5. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
14h 31m
Train, ferry, travel
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
4. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
18h 50m
Bus, ferry, travel via Newcastle upon Tyne
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
4. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
24h 4m

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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7h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 542.2 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Scapa Flow, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Scapa Flow. However, you can take the train to Barry, walk to Barry Hotel, take the line 304 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), then travel to Scapa Flow. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Scapa Flow via Crewe, Haymarket, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal in around 17h 34m.

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