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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Maeshowe is to bus and ferry which costs £45 - £70 and takes 11h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Maeshowe is to fly and bus which takes 4h 4m and costs £160 - £410.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Maeshowe?

The distance between Edinburgh and Maeshowe is 232 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Maeshowe without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 11h 28m and costs £45 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Edinburgh to Maeshowe, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Maeshowe?

There are 46+ hotels available in Maeshowe.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Maeshowe 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Tormiston Millbus
4h 4m
£164–408
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
11h 28m
£45–65
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
11h 32m
£84–207
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 54m
£199–440
Bus, ferry via Queensferry Street
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street 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
11h 42m
£67–95

Edinburgh to Maeshowe by bus, ferry, and foot

28Weekly Services

11h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 230.5 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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 Germiston Road End in around 11h 28m.

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