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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Stenness is to train and ferry which costs £30 - £130 and takes 11h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Stenness is to fly and bus which takes 5h 13m and costs £150 - £400.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Stenness?

The distance between Edinburgh and Stenness is 232 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Stenness without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 11h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Edinburgh to Stenness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stenness?

There are 167+ hotels available in Stenness.

Edinburgh to Stenness - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Stenness 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)EDI - KOI
2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Garage
5h 13m
£152–394
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to AberdeenEdinburgh - Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
11h 56m
£32–122
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
11h 32m
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
11h 44m
£68–141
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
6h 9m
£211–630
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)ABZ - KOI
7h 33m
£112–392
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh, Bus Station
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
12h 16m
£51–94

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

18Weekly Planes

1h 44mAverage Duration

£146Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Stenness.

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Distance: 231 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Stenness. 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, then take the bus to Garage. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Garage via Union Street, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 11h 32m.

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