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How to get fromOrkney Islands to Cardiffby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Cardiff by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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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 36m
    £249–590

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    24h 45m
    £83–151

  3. Ferry, train via Crewe

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    18h 20m
    £201–391

  4. Ferry, bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    21h 27m
    £99–191

  5. 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
    8h 16m
    £279–644

  6. 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 Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 26m
    £197–577

  7. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    19h 6m
    £336–501

Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£230Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Orkney Islands to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 572.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Orkney Islands, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands 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 a ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Cardiff Central via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Haymarket, and Crewe in around 18h 20m.

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