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Edinburgh to Mainland

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7 h 40 min
482 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Mainland

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Cheapest
By car (482 km)
7 h 40 min
482 km.
from $26
Fastest
Plane from Edinburgh (Glasgow International Airport) to Mainland (Wick Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
7 h 40 min
482 km.
from $18.34
Train, ferry via Aberdeen, Train, ferry via Aberdeen
9 h 30 min
338 km.
from $131.85
Bus, Ferry
10 h 57 min
336 km.
from $124.92
Train, Ferry
13 h 18 min
336 km.
from $291.39
Train, Plane (Train to Glasgow Airport)
3 h 34 min
337 km.
from $308.22
Train, Plane (Train to Aberdeen International Airport)
5 h 6 min
337 km.
from $281.66
Bus, ferry via Aberdeen, Bus, ferry via Aberdeen
10 h 46 min
338 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62

Park's of Hamilton

Phone:
01698 653164
Email:
Website:
parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$41.77–$54.43

Ember

Phone:
+44 (0)131 510 4007
Email:
Website:
ember.to/
Bus from George Street to Adelphi
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly

Train operators

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$46.83–$107.59
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$151.89
Train from Inverness to Wick
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$62.02–$139.24
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$41.77

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$886.04
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$367.08

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Aberdeen to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.11–$51.90
Other from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Mainland is to bus and ferry which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 10h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Mainland is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $141.30 - $445.65 .

How far is it from Edinburgh to Mainland?

The distance between Edinburgh and Mainland is 347 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Mainland without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Mainland without a car is to train and ferry via Aberdeen which takes 9h 30m and costs $65.22 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Edinburgh to Mainland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mainland?

There are 134+ hotels available in Mainland. Prices start at $81.54 per night.
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