What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Eday?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Eday is to train and fly and ferry which costs £200 - £460 and takes 7h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Eday?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Eday is to fly and ferry which takes 6h 57m and costs £160 - £430.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Eday?

The distance between Edinburgh and Eday is 252 miles.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Eday?

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Edinburgh to Eday, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Eday?

There are 214+ hotels available in Eday.

Edinburgh to Eday - 2 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Edinburgh to Eday by plane, ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Edinburgh Airport, ferry
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Eday Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
6h 57m
£168–424
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)plane GLA - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Eday Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
7h 55m
£203–455

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

£153Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Eday.

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Distance: 250.4 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

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 bus to Travel Centre, 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 Cathedral 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 bus to Travel Centre, walk to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Eday Orkney Ferry Terminal.

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