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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Stenness is to bus and ferry via Edinburgh, Bus Station which costs £65 - £95 and takes 12h 26m.

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 55m and costs £17 - £110.

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 184+ hotels available in Stenness.

Edinburgh to Stenness - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 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)plane EDI - KOI
2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Garagebus
5h 13m
£152–394
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
11h 55m
£17–106
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
12h
£65–141
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
6h 5m
£181–403
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
12h 26m
£68–94

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 50mAverage Duration

£144Cheapest 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 Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 11h 55m.

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