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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Shapinsay is to train and fly and ferry which costs £110 - £400 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Shapinsay is to fly and ferry which takes 5h 17m and costs £160 - £410.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Shapinsay?

The distance between Edinburgh and Shapinsay is 226 miles.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Edinburgh to Shapinsay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shapinsay?

There are 169+ hotels available in Shapinsay.

Edinburgh to Shapinsay - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Shapinsay by plane, 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, ferry
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal to Shapinsay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
5h 17m
£162–404
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane ABZ - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal to Shapinsay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
7h 43m
£112–392
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal to Shapinsay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
6h 13m
£190–413

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 50mAverage Duration

£149Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Shapinsay.

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Distance: 224.3 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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 the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Dundas Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) 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.

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