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How to get fromEdinburgh to North Ronaldsayby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Edinburgh to North Ronaldsay by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to North Ronaldsay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 42m
    £180–424

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, ferry

    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 ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to North Ronaldsay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 33m
    £192–457

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£161Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to North Ronaldsay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 254.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and North Ronaldsay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to North Ronaldsay. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Kirkwall Hotel, walk to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to North Ronaldsay Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Buchanan Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Kirkwall Hotel, walk to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to North Ronaldsay Orkney Ferry Terminal.

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