What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Skara Brae?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Skara Brae is to train and bus and ferry via Crewe which costs £130 - £230 and takes 19h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Skara Brae?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Skara Brae is to train and fly which takes 6h 31m and costs £250 - £600.

How far is it from Cardiff to Skara Brae?

The distance between Cardiff and Skara Brae is 592 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Skara Brae without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Skara Brae without a car is to train and bus and ferry via Darlington which takes 19h 13m and costs £200 - £650.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Skara Brae?

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Cardiff to Skara Brae, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Skara Brae?

There are 195+ hotels available in Skara Brae.

Cardiff to Skara Brae - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Skara Brae by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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 Bristol Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BRS - KOI
6h 31m
£257–569
Train, bus, ferry via Crewe
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
19h 30m
£134–226
Train, bus, ferry via Darlington
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Darlingtontrain
2. Take the train from Darlington to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
19h 13m
£204–645
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
20h 22m
£217–736
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LHR - KOI
7h 19m
£212–599
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHX - KOI
7h 18m
£267–633

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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4h 56mAverage Duration

£212Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Skara Brae.

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Distance: 588.9 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Skara Brae, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Skara Brae. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), then take the taxi to Skara Brae. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Skara Brae via Darlington, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, and Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 19h 13m.

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