What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £100 - £250 and takes 26h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Kirkwall is to bus and fly which takes 7h 42m and costs £120 - £460.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Kirkwall?

The distance between Bournemouth and Kirkwall is 596 miles.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Kirkwall without a car is to train and ferry which takes 21h 5m and costs £290 - £550.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Bournemouth to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 166+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Bournemouth to Kirkwall - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Bournemouth to Kirkwall by train, plane, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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)plane SOU - KOI
9h 29m
£236–569
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
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 Terminalferry Nl2
26h 41m
£101–246
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 Terminalferry Nl2
21h 5m
£297–519
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)plane LHR - KOI
7h 42m
£129–458
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BRS - KOI
9h 1m
£246–625
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)plane LCY - KOI
7h 58m
£159–677

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

10Weekly Planes

8h 25mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 592.9 mi
Duration: 9h 29m

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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