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How to get fromEdinburgh Waverley to Scrabster Ferry Terminalby bus, train, car, plane or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Scrabster Ferry Terminal by bus, train, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetbusE9
    2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalbusE6
    8h 5m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to InvernesstrainEdinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to ThursotrainInverness - Wick
    8h 37m
    £47–124

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to InvernesstrainEdinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalbusE6
    8h 15m

  4. Drive 264.4 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Scrabster Ferry Terminalcar264.4 mi
    5h 16m
    £67–96

  5. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeEDI - KOI
    2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry
    6h 53m
    £184–425

  6. Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3busUk094
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalbusX99
    8h 59m
    £53–72

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeGLA - KOI
    3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry
    7h 58m
    £227–585

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£150Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley, Scotland and Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Waverley to Scrabster Ferry Terminal via George Street, Union Street, and Ferry Terminal in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Scrabster Ferry Terminal via Inverness and Thurso in around 8h 37m.

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