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How to get fromEngland to Skara Braeby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from England to Skara Brae by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Visitor Centrebus bus
    7h 7m
    £198–491

  2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Visitor Centrebus bus
    7h 31m
    £136–456

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    21h 1m
    £198–326

  4. Fly from Birmingham Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Visitor Centrebus bus
    7h 11m
    £227–561

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Visitor Centrebus bus
    8h 8m
    £256–596

England to Skara Brae by subway, train, bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration21h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from England to Skara Brae. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 a subway from Charing Cross station to Skara Brae via Euston station, London Euston, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Travel Centre, and Visitor Centre in around 21h 1m.

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