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How to get fromPlymouth to Kirkwallby train or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Plymouth to Kirkwall by train or plane

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  1. Train to Exeter, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EXT - KOI
    8h 4m
    £277–649

  2. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane NQY - KOI
    10h 49m
    £260–580

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    8h 32m
    £343–723

Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 630.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Plymouth to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to St Davids Station, take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take the train to Bodmin Parkway, walk to Bodmin Parkway Station, take the line 57 bus to Bus Station, take the line 94 bus to Newquay Airport, walk to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets.

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