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How to get fromKirkwall to Aberystwythby plane, train, ferry or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kirkwall to Aberystwyth by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeKOI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
    9h 1m
    £236–548

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalferryNl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3busX99
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Crewetrain
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
    5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
    21h 32m
    £133–197

  3. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeKOI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
    10h 35m
    £208–451

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry TerminalferryPf1
    2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Crewetrain
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
    5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
    22h 10m
    £160–240

Kirkwall to Aberystwyth by bus, ferry, and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration21h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£133Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Aberystwyth. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, then take the train to Aberystwyth. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Aberystwyth via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 21h 32m.

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