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

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

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane KOI - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 14m
    £199–579

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus bus 111 / ...
    22h 8m
    £88–170

  3. Ferry, train via Crewe

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    18h 18m
    £204–385

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    19h 21m
    £326–485

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane KOI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 25m
    £264–574

  6. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane KOI - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    10h 8m
    £309–732

  7. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane KOI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 8m
    £242–546

  8. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane KOI - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    9h 2m
    £474–1,571

  9. Ferry, bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 111 / ...
    25h 29m
    £123–270

Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£125Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kirkwall to Cardiff Central via Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Haymarket, and Crewe in around 18h 18m.

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