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

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There are 7 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Swansea 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 Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    7h 52m
    £271–630

  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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 59m
    £92–156

  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 Swanseatrain train
    19h 35m
    £216–416

  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 Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    9h 11m
    £304–694

  5. 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 17m
    £273–625

  6. 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 Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    19h 51m
    £356–536

  7. Ferry, train #2

    1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain train
    20h 24m
    £201–346

Orkney Islands to Swansea by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration19h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 618.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Swansea. 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, take the train to Bristol Parkway, then take the train to Swansea. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Swansea via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Haymarket, and Crewe in around 19h 35m.

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