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How to get fromEdinburgh to Finstownby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Finstown by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    2. Take the bus from Hatston Bus Garage to Allan's of Gillockbus bus
    4h 4m
    £186–426

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    11h 52m
    £45–63

  3. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    4h 55m
    £227–500

  4. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    6h 51m
    £189–425

Edinburgh to Finstown by bus and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration11h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Finstown, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Finstown. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Post Office, walk to Travel Centre, take the bus to Hatston Bus Garage, then take the bus to Allan's of Gillock. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Haymarket to Allan's of Gillock via Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 11h 52m.

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