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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Rackwick is to bus and ferry via Edinburgh, Bus Station which costs £65 - £120 and takes 12h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Rackwick is to fly and bus and ferry and taxi which takes 7h 9m and costs £170 - £420.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Rackwick?

The distance between Edinburgh and Rackwick is 248 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Rackwick without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 12h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Edinburgh to Rackwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rackwick?

There are 84+ hotels available in Rackwick.

Edinburgh to Rackwick - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Rackwick by plane, bus, ferry, taxi, 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, ferry, taxi
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centre
3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal
4. Take the taxi from North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rackwick
7h 9m
£172–420
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh, Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3M90
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
4. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to North Hoy Orkney Ferry TerminalOf1
12h 58m
£68–116
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
4. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to North Hoy Orkney Ferry TerminalOf1
12h 14m
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
4. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to North Hoy Orkney Ferry TerminalOf1
12h 26m
£85–163
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal
8h 5m
£231–656
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)ABZ - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal
9h 30m
£132–418

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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1h 44mAverage Duration

£146Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Rackwick.

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Distance: 246.8 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Rackwick. 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 Travel Centre, walk to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Rackwick. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Rackwick via Union Street, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 12h 14m.

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