How far is it from Cardiff to Scapa Flow?

The distance between Cardiff and Scapa Flow is 579 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 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Cardiff to Scapa Flow, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Scapa Flow?

There are 163+ hotels available in Scapa Flow.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Scapa Flow by train, plane, unknown, 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, travel
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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-Airport-KOI to Scapa Flow
6h 1m
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 to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
5. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
17h 4m
Bus, train, travel
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Haymarket
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Union StreetE9
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus TerminalX99
5. Walk from Car Park to Scapa Flow
19h 39m
Fly from Cardiff Airport, travel
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kirkwall (KOI)CWL - KOI
2. Walk from Kirkwall-Airport-KOI to Scapa Flow
7h
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, 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-Airport-KOI to Scapa Flow
6h 55m
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 to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
4. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
18h 18m
Bus, ferry, travel
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Union Square Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
4. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
23h 34m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

21Weekly Planes

4h 16mAverage Duration

£219Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Scapa Flow.

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Distance: 575.4 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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 Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) 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, and Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal in around 17h 4m.

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