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How to get fromCheltenham to Kirkwallby train or plane

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

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRS - KOI
    6h 25m
    £263–638

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    7h 15m
    £184–537

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    5h 58m
    £244–588

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    7h 41m
    £251–591

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 579 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Cheltenham 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 Supermarkets. 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 Supermarkets.

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