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How to get fromEdinburgh Airport (EDI) to Orkney Islandsby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Orkney Islands by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    1h 26m
    £163–395

  2. Bus, ferry via Ingliston Park & Ride

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ingliston Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    11h 42m
    £44–62

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    10h 48m
    £45–62

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    12h 41m
    £86–182

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration10h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Orkney Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 212.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

Loganair flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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