How to travel from Kirkwall to Bournemouth, United Kingdom
The distance between Kirkwall and Bournemouth is around 998km (620 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kirkwall to Bournemouth by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bournemouth → Kirkwall if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth.
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical cost£780($920)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Bournemouth.
- Duration18h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£320($380)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.
- Duration20h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£65($77)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Bournemouth.
- Duration16h 55m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£185($215)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkwall and Bournemouth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkwall to Bournemouth by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £65 ($77) and will take around 20h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £780 ($920).
The distance between Kirkwall and Bournemouth is around 998km (620 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 921km (572 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Kirkwall and Bournemouth by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Kirkwall to Bournemouth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £780 ($920).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkwall and Bournemouth is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £65 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkwall and Bournemouth. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkwall and Bournemouth. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kirkwall to Bournemouth. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Bournemouth is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kirkwall to Bournemouth. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkwall to Bournemouth is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £780 ($920).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkwall and Bournemouth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 35m | £780($920) | hourly | 998km (620 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 4h 35m | £465($550) | hourly | 1,015km (631 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), train | 5h 5m | £605($715) | hourly | 1,036km (643 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 5h 40m | £450($530) | every 3 hours | 1,001km (622 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 18h 30m | £320($380) | 3 times a week | 1,301km (809 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, train | 19h 10m | £180($215) | once a week | 1,236km (768 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 20h 25m | £65($77) | 3 times a week | 1,298km (806 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 16h 55m | £185($215) | 3 times a week | 1,185km (737 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkwall and Bournemouth
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Train operators
South Western Railway
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Bournemouth
The following major airports near Bournemouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 44km (28 miles) from Bournemouth
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 94km (59 miles) from Bournemouth