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How to get fromKirkwall to Readingby plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Kirkwall to Reading by plane or train

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane KOI - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    5h 43m
    £135–474

  2. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane KOI - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    6h 24m
    £175–676

  3. 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
    8h 18m
    £264–688

  4. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane KOI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain train
    6h 42m
    £247–573

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

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£126Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Reading. 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 Hayes And Harlington Station, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the line 474 bus to Custom House Station, walk to Custom House, take the train to London Paddington, then take the train to Reading.

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