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9 h 19 min
508 km.
from $27
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Edinburgh, Great Britain → Rousay, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Rousay

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Rousay

Cheapest
9 h 19 min
Car
508 km.
from $27
Other
6 h 9 min
Plane, Bus, Ferry
357 km.
from $386.93
11 h 15 min
Train, Ferry
357 km.
from $259.83
7 h 2 min
Train, Plane
356 km.
from $421.36
8 h 34 min
Train, Plane
356 km.
from $310.27

Transport providers

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:
$88.60–$253.16

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–$164.55

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:
$49.37–$107.59
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$822.76
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$886.04
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Kirkwall
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$379.73

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:
$30.38–$53.16

Bus operators

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Travel Centre to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.33–$8.23

Orkney Ferries

Phone:
+44 (0)1856 872044
Email:
Website:
orkneyferries.co.uk/
Other from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$4.81–$6.96

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Rousay is to train and ferry which costs $108.70 - $304.35 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Rousay is to fly and line 6 bus and ferry which takes 6h 9m and costs $152.17 - $467.39 .

How far is it from Edinburgh to Rousay?

The distance between Edinburgh and Rousay is 382 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Rousay without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 15m and costs $108.70 - $304.35 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Edinburgh to Rousay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rousay?

There are 97+ hotels available in Rousay. Prices start at $84.29 per night.
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