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

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

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal to Shapinsay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 17m
    £152–404

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M92
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    3. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal to Shapinsay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Of4
    12h 43m
    £29–71

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    3. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal to Shapinsay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Of4
    12h
    £32–122

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, ferry

    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. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal to Shapinsay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 11m
    £190–470

  5. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    3. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal to Shapinsay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 37m
    £112–392

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£148Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Shapinsay. 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, walk to Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Shapinsay Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shapinsay Orkney Ferry Terminal via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal in around 12h.

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