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

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

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, bus

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    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 26m
    £135–445

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    17h 53m
    £174–242

  3. Fly from London City Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Visitor Centrebus bus
    8h 13m
    £166–607

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Visitor Centrebus bus
    8h 24m
    £248–634

London to Skara Brae by train, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration17h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 572.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from London to Skara Brae. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, 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. Alternatively, you can take a train from King's Cross to Skara Brae via Edinburgh Waverley, George Street, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Travel Centre, and Visitor Centre in around 17h 53m.

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