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How to get fromBournemouth to Skara Braeby train, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Skara Brae by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Visitor Centrebus bus
    10h 33m
    £287–583

  2. Fly from Bournemouth Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BOH - KOI
    2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Visitor Centrebus bus
    18h 24m
    £62–287

  3. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Visitor Centrebus bus
    8h 54m
    £142–457

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Visitor Centrebus bus
    9h 26m
    £273–711

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 621.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 33m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Skara Brae, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Skara Brae. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, take the bus to Visitor Centre, then walk to Skara Brae. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, take the bus to Visitor Centre, then walk to Skara Brae.

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