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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry via Edinburgh, Bus Station which costs £60 - £90 and takes 12h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kirkwall is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs £160 - £400.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Kirkwall?

The distance between Edinburgh and Kirkwall is 220 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kirkwall without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 12h 17m and costs £19 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Edinburgh to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 195+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Edinburgh to Kirkwall - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kirkwall by plane, bus, 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
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
3h 49m
£160–400
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
12h 17m
£19–113
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
12h 20m
£93–194
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
4h 45m
£174–422
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
12h 38m
£60–90

Edinburgh to Kirkwall by bus and ferry

2Weekly Services

12h 17mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Kirkwall.

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Distance: 219.1 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

Loganair flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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