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How to Travel from

Edinburgh to Skara Brae

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$26.58–$36.71

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$69.62
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$75.95

Park's of Hamilton

Phone:
01698 653164
Website:
parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Travel Centre to Visitor
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.86–$12.02
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.04–$55.69

Train operators

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
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
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
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$107.59

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
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Skara Brae?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Skara Brae is to bus and ferry which costs $76.09 - $108.70 and takes 12h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Skara Brae?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Skara Brae is to fly and bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $152.17 - $467.39 .

How far is it from Edinburgh to Skara Brae?

The distance between Edinburgh and Skara Brae is 391 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Skara Brae without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Skara Brae without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 12h 13m and costs $76.09 - $108.70 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Skara Brae?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Edinburgh to Skara Brae, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Skara Brae?

There are 118+ hotels available in Skara Brae. Prices start at $84.29 per night.
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