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How to get fromSwindon to Kirkwallby train or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to Kirkwall by train or plane

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRS - KOI
    6h 23m
    £261–636

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    6h 18m
    £165–504

  3. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    7h 16m
    £202–683

  4. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    7h 52m
    £274–643

  5. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon 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
    9h 2m
    £317–661

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 575.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Swindon to Kirkwall. However, you can 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 London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets.

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