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

The cheapest way to get from Westray to Edinburgh is to ferry and fly which costs £150 - £400 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Westray to Edinburgh is to ferry and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs £150 - £400.

How far is it from Westray to Edinburgh?

The distance between Westray and Edinburgh is 241 miles.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Westray to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2504+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Westray to Edinburgh - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Westray to Edinburgh by ferry, 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, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the ferry from Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
5h 21m
£156–398
Ferry, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Rapness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall 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 13m
£183–406

Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 53mAverage Duration

£145Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Westray to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 239.2 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Westray to Edinburgh. However, you can take the ferry to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Kirkwall Hotel, 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 Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Kirkwall Hotel, take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Renfield Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley.

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