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

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

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  1. Fly from Southampton Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane SOU - KOI
    2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Visitor Centrebus bus
    9h 38m
    £266–608

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Visitor Centrebus bus
    8h 1m
    £147–464

  3. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LGW - KOI
    3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Visitor Centrebus bus
    9h 7m
    £287–547

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Visitor Centrebus bus
    8h 25m
    £185–702

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 592.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Southampton to Skara Brae. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) 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 Woking, walk to Woking Railway Station Southside, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 2, 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.

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