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How to get fromKirkwall to Cardiffby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Kirkwall to Cardiff by plane or train

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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 Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 19m
    £239–590

  2. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane KOI - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 27m
    £197–567

  3. 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 Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 33m
    £279–594

Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£228Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 572.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Cardiff. 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 Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, take the train to Birmingham New Street, then take the train to Cardiff Central.

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