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

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stromness by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Hamnavoe Estatebus bus
    2h 13m
    £165–399

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    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 19m
    £43–60

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    14h 32m
    £164–328

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    11h 17m
    £69–144

  5. Bus, ferry via Park & Ride Arrival Bay

    1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    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 43m
    £47–82

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stromness by bus and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration10h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 229.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stromness. However, you can fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Hamnavoe Estate. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh Airport to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Terminal Building, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 10h 19m.

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