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How to get fromCheltenham to Kirkwallby train, plane, ferry or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Cheltenham to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRS - KOI
    6h 48m
    £224–507

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cheltenham to Newhall Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    22h 53m
    £83–167

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    17h 50m
    £262–737

  4. Train, ferry via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    18h 6m
    £176–383

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    7h 55m
    £159–583

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    6h 53m
    £214–527

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    8h 20m
    £196–575

  8. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    20h 20m
    £130–202

  9. Train, bus, ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    23h 38m
    £88–195

Cheltenham to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration20h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£130Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cheltenham to Kirkwall. 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), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Travel Centre via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Shop in around 17h 50m.

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