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

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Maeshowe by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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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 Travel Centre to Tormiston Millbus bus
    5h 16m
    £162–414

  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 Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    12h 1m
    £45–66

  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 5m
    £86–208

  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
    6h 10m
    £194–441

  5. Bus, ferry via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    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 22m
    £58–87

Edinburgh to Maeshowe by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration12h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 bus to Travel Centre, take the bus to Tormiston Mill, then walk to Maeshowe. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Maeshowe via Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Travel Centre, and Tormiston Mill in around 12h 1m.

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