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How to get fromEdinburgh to Mainlandby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Mainland by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    2h 42m
    £170–410

  2. Bus, ferry via Aberdeen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk092 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    11h
    £35–64

  3. Train, ferry via Aberdeen

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    10h 8m
    £62–141

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    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 56m
    £57–96

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
    13h 12m
    £150–314

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    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
    3h 32m
    £182–432

Edinburgh to Mainland by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration10h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 215.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland?

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

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