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How to Travel from

Swansea to Orkney Islands

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
13h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$113.92

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Queensway Q1 to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.05–$34.18
Bus from Manchester Airport Bus Station to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$35.44–$50.63

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$164.55–$227.84

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$341.76–$1,012.62
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$392.39
Plane from Southampton Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
10h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$329.10–$1,012.62
Plane from Bristol Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$367.08

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$696.18
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$455.68–$949.33
Plane from Southampton Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$455.68–$1,518.93
Plane from Exeter to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$468.34–$1,518.93
Plane from Bristol Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$367.08

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Bridgend
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$46.83
Train from Swansea to Newport
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.24–$94.93
Train from Swansea to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.43–$126.58
Train from Swansea to Reading
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$227.84
Train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.96–$126.58
Train from Swansea to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.64–$75.95
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Sophia
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38
Bus from Cardiff to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
9h 22m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$329.10–$1,075.91
Train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$164.55
Train from Reading to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.77–$82.28
Train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$164.55
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Swansea to Bridgend
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$20.25
Train from Swansea to Newport
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.11–$44.30
Train from Swansea to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.78–$35.44

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Aberdeen to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.38–$53.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Orkney Islands is to train and night bus and ferry which costs $103.26 - $206.52 and takes 24h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Orkney Islands is to train and fly which takes 7h 54m and costs $108.70 - $467.39 .

How far is it from Swansea to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Swansea and Orkney Islands is 917 km.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Orkney Islands without a car is to train and ferry which takes 19h 45m and costs $336.96 - $1086.96 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 22m to get from Swansea to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

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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