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There are 4 ways to get from Kirkwall to Swansea 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 Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    7h 46m
    £266–620

  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 Swanseatrain train
    8h 31m
    £213–607

  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 Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    8h 41m
    £279–674

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KOI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Swanseatrain train
    11h 27m
    £258–595

Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£233Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 621.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Swansea. 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, take the train to Bristol Parkway, then take the train to Swansea. 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 Swansea.

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