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

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There are 3 ways to get from Nottingham to Skara Brae by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

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    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Visitor Centrebus bus
    8h 25m
    £239–554

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain 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
    7h 56m
    £257–604

  3. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane NWI - KOI
    3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Visitor Centrebus bus
    9h 42m
    £395–709

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 511.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Nottingham to Skara Brae. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, 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 the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 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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