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

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There are 7 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Wales by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane KOI - BRS
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus bus
    5h 57m
    £237–562

  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 London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus bus 509 / ...
    26h 29m
    £97–166

  3. Ferry, train via Edinburgh

    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 Cardiff Centraltrain train
    18h 49m
    £186–326

  4. 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 Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    19h 38m
    £146–231

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KOI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    8h 38m
    £210–514

  6. 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 Newport (S Wales)train train
    8h 5m
    £264–624

  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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    19h 40m
    £273–435

Orkney Islands to Wales by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration18h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 563.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Wales. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, then take the bus to Kingsway K14. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Cardiff Central via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Haymarket, and Crewe in around 18h 49m.

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