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

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There are 3 ways to get from Musselburgh to Orkney Islands by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    4h 9m
    £184–424

  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 Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    14h 10m
    £46–65

  3. 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
    4h 41m
    £224–500

Musselburgh to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration14h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Musselburgh to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the bus to Princes Street, walk to Edinburgh Princes Street, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Peerie Sea Loan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Quanterness Cottages via Princes Street, George Street, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 14h 10m.

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