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Kirkwall to Edinburgh

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7 h 44 min
492 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Kirkwall to Edinburgh

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Cheapest
By car (492 km)
7 h 44 min
492 km.
from $27
Fastest
Plane from Kirkwall (Wick Airport) to Edinburgh (Glasgow International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
7 h 44 min
492 km.
from $18.72
Ferry, train via Aberdeen, Ferry, train via Aberdeen
11 h 45 min
336 km.
from $140.74
Ferry, Bus
11 h 56 min
336 km.
from $138.10
Ferry, Train
13 h
336 km.
from $376.40
Bus, Plane
3 h 50 min
336 km.
from $415.20
Ferry, bus via Aberdeen, Ferry, bus via Aberdeen
12 h 56 min
336 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$30.38

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$69.62

Park's of Hamilton

Phone:
01698 653164
Email:
Website:
parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.04–$55.69

Ember

Phone:
+44 (0)131 510 4007
Email:
Website:
ember.to/
Bus from Adelphi to George
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly

Train operators

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$253.16

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55
Train from Inverness to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$189.87

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$107.59
Train from Wick to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24
Train from Inverness to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$151.89
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$120.25
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Kirkwall to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$822.76
Plane from Kirkwall to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$886.04

Other operators

NorthLink Ferries

Phone:
+44 845 600 0449
Email:
Website:
northlinkferries.co.uk/
Other from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.38–$53.16
Other from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Pentland Ferries

Phone:
+44 (0)800 688 8998
Email:
Website:
pentlandferries.co.uk/
Other from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.21

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwall to Edinburgh is to ferry and bus which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 11h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwall to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $141.30 - $456.52 .

How far is it from Kirkwall to Edinburgh?

The distance between Kirkwall and Edinburgh is 353 km.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwall to Edinburgh without a car is to ferry and train via Aberdeen which takes 11h 45m and costs $70.65 - $271.74 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Kirkwall to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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