How to travel from Swindon to Kirkwall, United Kingdom
The distance between Swindon and Kirkwall is around 932km (579 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Swindon to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kirkwall → Swindon if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost£490($580)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to London Paddington then Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration14h 5m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£150($180)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Union Square Bus Station then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration16h 45m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£85($100)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration14h 15m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£155($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swindon and Kirkwall
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Swindon to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £85 ($100) and will take around 16h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £490 ($580).
The distance between Swindon and Kirkwall is around 932km (579 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 828km (515 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Swindon and Kirkwall by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Swindon to Kirkwall is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £490 ($580).
The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Kirkwall is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £85 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Swindon and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Swindon and Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Kirkwall is Kirkwall Airport (KOI) (KOI) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Kirkwall. Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Swindon to Kirkwall. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Kirkwall is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £490 ($580).
Compare travel optionsbetween Swindon and Kirkwall
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 30m | £490($580) | hourly | 932km (579 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, Fly | 3h 50m | £435($510) | hourly | 1,001km (622 miles) |
| Train to Reading, plane | 3h 55m | £895($1,060) | every 3 hours | 1,049km (652 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, Fly | 4h 5m | £630($745) | hourly | 1,029km (639 miles) |
| Train to Reading, plane | 4h 20m | £425($500) | hourly | 947km (589 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 14h 5m | £150($180) | 4 times a week | 1,230km (764 miles) |
| Train to Cheltenham Spa, ferry | 15h 15m | £235($280) | once a week | 1,089km (676 miles) |
| Train to Cheltenham Spa, ferry | 15h 50m | £270($315) | 4 times a week | 1,164km (723 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16h 45m | £85($100) | twice a week | 1,198km (744 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 15m | £155($185) | 4 times a week | 1,042km (648 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Swindon and Kirkwall
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
East Coast Buses
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airports near Kirkwall
The following major airports near Kirkwall offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Kirkwall
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 173km (107 miles) from Kirkwall
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 203km (126 miles) from Kirkwall