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How to get fromEdinburgh to Edayby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Eday 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 Eday Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 29m
    £176–430

  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 Eday Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 11m
    £228–534

  3. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    3. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Eday Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 18m
    £190–429

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Eday, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Eday. 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 Eday 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 Eday Orkney Ferry Terminal.

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