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How to get fromBournemouth to Kirkwallby train, plane, ferry or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeSOU - KOI
    8h 34m
    £236–569

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    26h 41m
    £101–246

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberdeentrain
    3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalferryNl2
    21h 5m
    £297–520

  4. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeLHR - KOI
    7h 42m
    £129–468

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeLCY - KOI
    7h 58m
    £159–677

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration8h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest 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 a train from Bournemouth to Travel Centre via Birmingham New Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Shop in around 21h 5m.

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