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

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

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane KOI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain train
    6h 13m
    £225–473

  2. Ferry, bus via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    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 Transport Hubbus bus 100
    24h 28m
    £60–164

  3. Ferry, train via Edinburgh

    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 Wolverhamptontrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain train
    17h 36m
    £81–262

  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 Cheltenham Spatrain train Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
    17h 49m
    £230–757

  5. Ferry, bus

    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 Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Gloucesterbus bus
    21h 1m
    £66–131

  6. 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 Gloucestertrain train
    8h 28m
    £215–515

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane KOI - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Gloucestertrain train
    7h 34m
    £167–599

  8. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KOI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain train
    11h 24m
    £198–536

  9. 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 Gloucestertrain train
    11h 18m
    £275–730

Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£209Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Gloucester. 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 Gloucester. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kirkwall to Gloucester via Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Haymarket, Wolverhampton, and Birmingham New Street in around 17h 36m.

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