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How to get fromEdinburgh Waverley to Skara Braeby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Skara Brae by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Visitor Centrebus bus
    4h 23m
    £176–418

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street 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
    11h 56m
    £45–63

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
    11h 53m
    £73–171

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Visitor Centrebus bus
    5h 27m
    £186–436

  5. Bus, ferry via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station 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
    12h 28m
    £47–80

Edinburgh Waverley to Skara Brae by train, bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration11h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley, Scotland and Skara Brae, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh Waverley to Skara Brae. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, take the bus to Visitor Centre, then walk to Skara Brae. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Skara Brae via Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Travel Centre, and Visitor Centre in around 11h 53m.

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