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How to get fromKirkwall to Plymouthby plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Kirkwall to Plymouth by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane KOI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 39m
    £304–700

  2. Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane KOI - NQY
    2. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain train
    10h 56m
    £149–578

  3. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane KOI - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 44m
    £223–627

  4. 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 Plymouthtrain train
    9h 18m
    £319–699

  5. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane KOI - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 43m
    £325–645

Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£231Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Plymouth. 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 Plymouth. Alternatively, you can take the 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 Plymouth.

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