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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 5m
    £256–634

  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 23m
    £193–557

  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 35m
    £269–629

Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 574.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Cardiff. However, you can take the line 4 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 line 4 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 London Paddington, then take the train to Cardiff Central.

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