What is the cheapest way to get from Skara Brae to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Skara Brae to Edinburgh is to ferry and bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 12h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Skara Brae to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Skara Brae to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which takes 3h 58m and costs £180 - £430.

How far is it from Skara Brae to Edinburgh?

The distance between Skara Brae and Edinburgh is 244 miles.

How do I travel from Skara Brae to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Skara Brae to Edinburgh without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 12h 38m and costs £40 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Skara Brae to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Skara Brae to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2813+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Skara Brae to Edinburgh - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Skara Brae to Edinburgh by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Visitor Centre to New Balfour Hospitalbus
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
3h 58m
£184–424
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Haymarketbus
12h 38m
£43–63
Bus, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Visitor Centre to New Balfour Hospitalbus
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 59m
£222–501

Skara Brae to Edinburgh by foot, bus, and ferry

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12h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 242.4 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Skara Brae to Edinburgh. However, you can walk to Visitor Centre, take the bus to New Balfour Hospital, take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Skara Brae to Haymarket via Visitor Centre, Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, and Inverness Union Street in around 12h 38m.

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