What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal is to bus and ferry via Edinburgh, Bus Station which costs £50 - £100 and takes 12h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs £150 - £390.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

The distance between Edinburgh and Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal is 222 miles.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 3:00 PM in Edinburgh and 4:00 PM in Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

There are 163+ hotels available in Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal.

Edinburgh to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal - 5 ways to travel via train

Q: How do I travel from Edinburgh to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 12h and costs .

Q: How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Edinburgh to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, including transfers.

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal 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)EDI - KOI
3h 59m
£150–390
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh, Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
12h 54m
£53–98
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetE9
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
12h
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
12h 28m
£69–145
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
4h 57m
£207–575

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

18Weekly Planes

1h 35mAverage Duration

£147Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal.

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Distance: 220.4 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scotland?

Loganair flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) 3 times a day.

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