What is the cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Cardiff is to bus and ferry which costs £90 - £190 and takes 27h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 5h 59m and costs £220 - £550.

How far is it from Kirkwall to Cardiff?

The distance between Kirkwall and Cardiff is 576 miles.

How do I travel from Kirkwall to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Cardiff without a car is to ferry and train via Crewe which takes 19h 56m and costs £130 - £440.

How long does it take to get from Kirkwall to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Kirkwall to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1563+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Kirkwall to Cardiff by plane, 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 to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)KOI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 59m
£224–511
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Shop7E
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
4. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Road
27h 17m
£91–185
Ferry, train via Crewe
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
19h 56m
£138–431
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Bristol Parkway
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
20h 44m
£287–865
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)KOI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 24m
£181–558
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)KOI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
7h 25m
£259–565
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
27h 31m
£106–216

Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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4h 42mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Kirkwall to Cardiff.

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Distance: 572.8 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Cardiff. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Cardiff Central via Ferry terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Haymarket, and Crewe in around 19h 56m.

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