How far is it from Rosyth to Scapa Flow?

The distance between Rosyth and Scapa Flow is 226 miles.

How do I travel from Rosyth to Scapa Flow without a car?

The best way to get from Rosyth to Scapa Flow without a car is to train and ferry and travel which takes 10h 6m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Rosyth to Scapa Flow?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Rosyth to Scapa Flow, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Scapa Flow?

There are 176+ hotels available in Scapa Flow.

Rosyth to Scapa Flow - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Rosyth to Scapa Flow by plane, unknown, train, ferry, or bus

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall, travel
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
2. Walk from Kirkwall-Airport-KOI to Scapa Flow
2h 43m
Train, ferry, travel
1. Take the train from Inverkeithing to Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
3. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
10h 6m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Kirkwall, travel
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
3. Walk from Kirkwall-Airport-KOI to Scapa Flow
4h 18m
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Kirkwall, travel
1. Take the bus from St John's & St Columba's Church to Railway Station
2. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeen
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)ABZ - KOI
4. Walk from Kirkwall-Airport-KOI to Scapa Flow
5h 39m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Lerwick, bus, ferry, travel
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lerwick (LSI)EDI - LSI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal
4. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
11h 54m
Bus to Dundee Riverside Airport, fly to Kirkwall, travel
1. Take the bus from St John's & St Columba's Church to Railway Station
2. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Kirkwall (KOI)DND - KOI
3. Walk from Kirkwall-Airport-KOI to Scapa Flow
3h 47m
Bus, train, ferry, travel
1. Take the bus from St John's & St Columba's Church to Railway StationE1
2. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
4. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
10h 32m
Bus, ferry, travel
1. Take the bus from St John's & St Columba's Church to AdelphiE1
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
3. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
10h 42m
Bus, ferry, travel via Park & Ride Arrival Bay
1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Union Square Bus Station
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
3. Walk from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Scapa Flow
11h 9m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

18Weekly Planes

1h 35mAverage Duration

£147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 224.9 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Rosyth, Scotland and Scapa Flow, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Rosyth to Scapa Flow. However, you can take the bus to Ingliston Park & Ride, walk to Ingliston Park & Ride, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), then travel to Scapa Flow. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverkeithing to Scapa Flow via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, and Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal in around 10h 6m.

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