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How to get fromEdinburgh to Maeshoweby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Maeshowe by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    2. Take the bus from Kirkwall Hotel to Tormiston Millbus bus
    4h 35m
    £174–434

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    12h 31m
    £44–63

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    12h 7m
    £59–141

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    5h 17m
    £225–499

  5. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    7h 23m
    £167–424

  6. Train, bus, ferry via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Shelterbus bus X99
    3. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    4. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to Tormiston Millbus bus N1 / ...
    12h 29m
    £124–215

  7. Bus, ferry via Gills Bay Ferry Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Shelterbus bus X99
    3. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    4. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to Tormiston Millbus bus N1 / ...
    12h 51m
    £106–154

Edinburgh to Maeshowe by train, bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration12h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Maeshowe. 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 line 4 bus to Kirkwall Hotel, take the bus to Tormiston Mill, then walk to Maeshowe. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Maeshowe via Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Travel Centre, and Tormiston Mill in around 12h 7m.

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