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14 h 8 min
1078 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cardiff to Orkney Islands

Composite routes from Cardiff to Orkney Islands

Cheapest
14 h 8 min
Car
1078 km.
from $59
Other
7 h 24 min
Train, Plane
835 km.
from $545.43
22 h 15 min
Bus, Ferry
836 km.
from $166.61
18 h 47 min
Train, Ferry
836 km.
from $818.04
9 h 41 min
Train, Plane
835 km.
from $509.58
10 h 42 min
Train, Plane
835 km.
from $485.66
6 h 37 min
Train, Plane
835 km.
from $244.47
24 h 24 min
836 km.
from $134.67

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
FlixBus
Website
Megabus UK
Website
Scottish Citylink
Website
FlixBus
Website
1h 20m
Hourly
$9.49–$13.92
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Megabus UK
Website
8h 20m
Once a week
$35.44–$49.37
[email protected]
Contact via email
Scottish Citylink
Website
3h 15m
Hourly
$46.83–$69.62
0141 352 4444
0141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 2
KLM
Website
Loganair
Website
KLM
Website
5h 10m
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$75.95–$392.39
Loganair
Website
5h 5m
Monday to Friday
$455.68–$949.33
Train operators
Found: 2
First Great Western Service
Website
Cross Country
Website
First Great Western Service
Website
1h 24m
Hourly
$75.95–$164.55
+44 3457 000 125
+44 3457 000 125
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cross Country
Website
2h 2m
Hourly
$75.95–$202.52
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
NorthLink Ferries
Website
NorthLink Ferries
Website
6h
Once daily
$30.38–$53.16
+44 845 600 0449
+44 845 600 0449
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Orkney Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Orkney Islands is to bus and ferry which costs $81.52 - $163.04 and takes 22h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Orkney Islands?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Orkney Islands is to train and fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $92.39 - $391.30 .

How far is it from Cardiff to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Cardiff and Orkney Islands is 920 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Orkney Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Orkney Islands without a car is to train and ferry which takes 18h 47m and costs $315.22 - $1032.61 .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Orkney Islands?

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Cardiff to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Which airlines fly from Cardiff Wales Airport Airport to Kirkwall Airport?

Aer Lingus, Loganair and KLM offer flights from Cardiff Wales Airport Airport to Kirkwall Airport.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 151+ hotels available in Orkney Islands. Prices start at $84.29 per night.
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