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How to get fromEdinburgh to Orkney Islandsby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Orkney Islands by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    2h 58m
    £172–412

  2. Bus, ferry via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    cheapest
    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
    11h 48m
    £41–80

  3. Bus, ferry

    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 17m
    £45–63

  4. 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 21m
    £77–167

  5. 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 49m
    £183–443

Edinburgh to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration11h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 219.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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

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

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