What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Tor Ness?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Tor Ness is to bus and ferry which costs £75 - £110 and takes 12h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Tor Ness?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Tor Ness is to train and fly and ferry which takes 11h 53m and costs £550 - £1,000.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Tor Ness?

The distance between Edinburgh and Tor Ness is 342 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Tor Ness without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Tor Ness without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 12h 43m and costs £75 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Tor Ness?

It takes approximately 12h 43m to get from Edinburgh to Tor Ness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tor Ness?

There are 111+ hotels available in Tor Ness.

Edinburgh to Tor Ness - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Tor Ness by bus, ferry, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, ferry
best
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
4. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of1
12h 43m
£76–107
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
4. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of1
12h 47m
£112–248
Train, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane ABZ - WIC
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
11h 53m
£563–978

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC) flights

6Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

£482Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Tor Ness.

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Distance: 339.6 mi
Duration: 12h 43m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Tor Ness, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Tor Ness. However, you can take the bus to Inverness Union Street, take the bus to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Tor Ness. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tor Ness via Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 12h 47m.

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