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How to get fromSwansea to Kirkwallby train or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Swansea to Kirkwall by train or plane

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  1. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRS - KOI
    7h 34m
    £311–668

  2. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane CWL - KOI
    10h 33m
    £137–691

  3. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    8h 25m
    £292–673

  4. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane SOU - KOI
    10h 55m
    £365–745

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£231Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 618 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Swansea to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take the train to Bridgend, take the train to Rhoose, walk to Rhoose station, take the line 905 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets.

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