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How to get fromSwansea to Kirkwallby train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Kirkwall by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane CWL - KOI
    13h 36m
    £150–735

  2. 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 17m
    £292–673

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    9h 40m
    £262–593

  4. Train, train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EXT - KOI
    11h
    £357–729

  5. Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRS - KOI
    7h 54m
    £256–604

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration11h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 576.6 mi
  • Duration: 13h 36m

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 Bridgend, take the train to Barry, walk to Barry Hotel, take the line 304 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Travel Centre. Alternatively, you can take the train to Bristol Parkway, take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Travel Centre.

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