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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Lyness is to train and ferry which costs £140 - £340 and takes 14h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Lyness is to fly and ferry which takes 6h 44m and costs £160 - £430.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Lyness?

The distance between Edinburgh and Lyness is 240 miles.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Edinburgh to Lyness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lyness?

There are 215+ hotels available in Lyness.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Lyness 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 Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
6h 44m
£168–424
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 Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of2
14h 24m
£147–333
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 Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
7h 43m
£203–445

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

18Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

£151Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Lyness.

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Distance: 238.9 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Lyness. 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 Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Inverness, Wick, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 14h 24m.

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