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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Scapa Flow by plane, unknown, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    2. Walk from Kirkwall-Airport-KOI to Scapa Flowunknown unknown
    2h 59m

  2. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Walk from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flowunknown unknown
    9h 15m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Walk from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flowunknown unknown
    9h 31m

  4. Train, bus, travel via Wick

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Walk from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flowunknown unknown
    11h 40m

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, travel

    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
    3. Walk from Kirkwall-Airport-KOI to Scapa Flowunknown unknown
    3h 50m

  6. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    3. Walk from Kirkwall-Airport-KOI to Scapa Flowunknown unknown
    5h 46m

  7. Bus, travel via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Walk from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flowunknown unknown
    9h 37m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£168Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Scapa Flow.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 221.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Scapa Flow, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Scapa Flow. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), then travel to Scapa Flow. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Scapa Flow via Inverness, Inverness Union Street, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 9h 15m.

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