How to get from Orkney Islands to Edinburgh by bus, ferry and train?

From Orkney Islands to Edinburgh by bus, ferry and train

To get from Orkney Islands to Edinburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one ferry line and one train line: take the X10 bus from Long Stay Car Park, Hatston station to Passenger Terminal, Hatston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NL2 ferry and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 41 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Orkney Islands may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Edinburgh on the Moovit app.

701min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X10X10
Ferry - NL2NL2
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Long Stay Car Park, Hatston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Long Stay Car Park, Hatston
    ID 6020710483
    1.7 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - X10X10
    Wait for bus
    X10
    Stromness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Passenger Terminal, Hatston
    ID 6020710484
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston
    ID 9300KWH
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    465 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    380 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 9
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    184 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Orkney Islands to Edinburgh

The distance between Orkney Islands, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 475.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 701 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Orkney Islands to Edinburgh by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Ferry And Train timetable from Orkney Islands to Edinburgh

To check the bus, ferry and train timetable from Orkney Islands to Edinburgh using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Orkney Islands) and destination (Edinburgh), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, ferry and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, ferry and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus, ferry and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Edinburgh?

    The fastest way takes 701 minutes, using Bus line X10, Ferry line NL2, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Orkney Islands and Edinburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one ferry line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 11 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Orkney Islands to Edinburgh?

    The X10 bus line goes from Long Stay Car Park, Hatston station near Orkney Islands in Orkney Islands to Passenger Terminal, Hatston station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line and one train line till Passenger Terminal, Hatston station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Orkney Islands to Edinburgh by bus, ferry and train?

    The total travel time between Orkney Islands in Orkney Islands and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus, ferry and train is about 11 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Orkney Islands to get to Edinburgh?

    Get on the X10 bus from the Long Stay Car Park, Hatston stop near Orkney Islands in Orkney Islands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Orkney Islands and Edinburgh?

    Get off the bus at the Passenger Terminal, Hatston station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Scotland.

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