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

The cheapest way to get from Lyness to Edinburgh is to ferry and train which costs £150 - £340 and takes 13h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyness to Edinburgh is to ferry and line 2 bus and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs £170 - £430.

How far is it from Lyness to Edinburgh?

The distance between Lyness and Edinburgh is 242 miles.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Lyness to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2426+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Lyness to Edinburgh - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, line 2 bus, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Lyness to Edinburgh by ferry, bus, plane, 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.

Ferry, line 2 bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the ferry from Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Houton Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Travel Centrebus
3. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
5h 25m
£170–425
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Houton Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of2
2. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
3. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
13h 37m
£152–339
Ferry, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Houton Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 20m
£203–460

Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

£153Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lyness to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 240.2 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Lyness to Edinburgh. However, you can take the ferry to Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the line 2 bus to Travel Centre, take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh Waverley via Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, Wick, and Inverness in around 13h 37m.

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