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How to get fromDorset to Kirkwallby train, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Dorset to Kirkwall by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane SOU - KOI
    10h 30m
    £281–595

  2. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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
    9h 2m
    £145–466

  3. Train, train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Castle Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EXT - KOI
    11h 40m
    £318–637

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 623 mi
  • Duration: 10h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Dorset to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Tesco, take the bus to Poole station, walk to Poole, 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 bus to Tesco, take the bus to Poole station, walk to Poole, take the train to Bournemouth, walk to Bournemouth Station, take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station, 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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