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How to get fromSkara Brae to Londonby bus, plane, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Visitor Centre to Travel Centrebus bus
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane KOI - LHR
    6h 32m
    £134–449
  2. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain train
    16h 40m
    £207–303
  3. Bus, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the bus from Visitor Centre to Travel Centrebus bus
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane KOI - LCY
    8h 11m
    £146–608
  4. Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Visitor Centre to Travel Centrebus bus
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane KOI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    8h 9m
    £254–644
  5. Ferry, bus, train via London Euston

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the train from Inverness to London Eustontrain train
    19h 38m
    £187–323

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£207Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Skara Brae to London. However, you can walk to Visitor Centre, take the bus to Travel Centre, take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, then take the train to London Paddington. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Skara Brae to King's Cross via Visitor Centre, Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness in around 16h 40m.

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