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How to get fromCardiff to Kirkwallby train or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Cardiff to Kirkwall by train or plane

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRS - KOI
    6h 24m
    £257–633

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    7h 17m
    £271–628

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 573.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Travel Centre. Alternatively, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Travel Centre.

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