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How to get fromSwindon to Kirkwallby train or plane

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

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 6m
    £167–523

  2. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    6h 43m
    £194–691

  3. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane SOU - KOI
    9h 52m
    £314–673

  4. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    7h 32m
    £286–658

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 620.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Swindon to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Custom House, walk to Custom House Station, take the line 474 bus to London City Airport, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets.

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