How to travel from Kirkwall to Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The distance between Kirkwall and Edinburgh is around 353km (219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kirkwall to Edinburgh by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Edinburgh → Kirkwall if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh (EDI).
- Duration1h 55m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£310($370)
Loganair
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 and then to Edinburgh Bus Station.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£61($72)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Edinburgh.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£58($69)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Edinburgh.
- Duration9h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£57($68)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkwall and Edinburgh
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkwall to Edinburgh by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £51 ($60) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £310 ($370).
The distance between Kirkwall and Edinburgh is around 353km (219 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 337km (210 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Kirkwall and Edinburgh by plane.
The quickest way to get from Kirkwall to Edinburgh is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £310 ($370).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkwall and Edinburgh is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £51 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkwall and Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 1h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkwall and Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 1h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Kirkwall and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 1h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Kirkwall and Edinburgh with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.
Loganair fly between Kirkwall and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.
The flight from Kirkwall to Edinburgh typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI).
The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kirkwall to Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 1h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkwall to Edinburgh is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £310 ($370).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkwall and Edinburgh
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 1h 55m | £310($370) | hourly | 353km (219 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 35m | £350($415) | hourly | 452km (281 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 9h 40m | £61($72) | once daily | 524km (326 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, bus | 12h 40m | £51($60) | 3 times a week | 483km (300 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 9h 55m | £58($69) | 3 times a week | 475km (295 miles) |
| Ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, train | 9h 60m | £155($185) | every 20 mins | 654km (407 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 9h 30m | £57($68) | 3 times a week | 461km (287 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkwall and Edinburgh
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
LNER
Airlines
Loganair
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach East Scotland
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Pentland Ferries
Airports near Edinburgh
The following major airports near Edinburgh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 57km (35 miles) from Edinburgh
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Edinburgh