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How to get fromBournemouth to Kirkwallby train or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Bournemouth to Kirkwall by train or plane

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  1. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane SOU - KOI
    7h 48m
    £294–627

  2. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    7h 26m
    £167–507

  3. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BRS - KOI
    8h 45m
    £284–687

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 592.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take the train to Reading, take the train to Hayes And Harlington Station, 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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