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How to get fromCheltenham to Kirkwallby train or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham to Kirkwall by train or plane

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    best
    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 6m
    £228–533

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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 21m
    £185–556

  3. 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
    7h 33m
    £242–545

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest 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 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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