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How to get fromBournemouth to Kirkwallby train, plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Bournemouth to Kirkwall by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane SOU - KOI
    11h 46m
    £255–683

  2. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LHR - KOI
    7h 4m
    £140–475

  3. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LCY - KOI
    7h 40m
    £202–719

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration12h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Kirkwall. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets.

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