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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Flotta is to train and ferry which costs £140 - £340 and takes 13h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Flotta is to fly and ferry which takes 6h 12m and costs £160 - £430.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Flotta?

The distance between Edinburgh and Flotta is 238 miles.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Edinburgh to Flotta, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Flotta?

There are 195+ hotels available in Flotta.

Edinburgh to Flotta - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Flotta 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
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal to Flotta Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
6h 12m
£168–422
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain
3. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
4. Take the ferry from Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal to Flotta Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of2
13h 54m
£148–332
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 Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal to Flotta Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
7h 6m
£201–454

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

£152Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Flotta.

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Distance: 236.5 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Flotta, Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Flotta. 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, take the line 2 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Flotta Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Flotta Orkney Ferry Terminal via Inverness, Wick, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 13h 54m.

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