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How to get from Edinburgh (Scotland) to Orkney (Scotland)

Calculate route from Edinburgh (Scotland, United Kingdom) to Orkney (Scotland, United Kingdom).

The flight distance (as the crow flies) between Edinburgh and Orkney is 337.3 km.

Roadmap (route) to go from Edinburgh to Orkney detailed above, you can also see the course layout on the map.

While doing trip Edinburgh - Orkney by car, the calculated route ends at a distance , or more straight.

Calculation of distance and route from Orkney to Edinburgh :

337.3488.7 km7h17mn
  1. Continue onto Hanover Street 0h0mn
    152 m
  2. At roundabout, take exit 1 onto George Street 0h0mn
    193 m
  3. At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Frederick Street 0h0mn
    197 m
  4. Continue onto Queen Street Gardens West 0h1mn
    281 m
  5. Turn left onto South East Circus Place 0h3mn
    1.6 km
  6. At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Craigleith Road 0h2mn
    1.1 km
  7. Turn slight right onto Queensferry Road 0h11mn
    12.0 km
  8. Keep right onto M90 0h6mn
    10.6 km
  9. Keep right onto M90 0h4mn
    6.6 km
  10. Keep left onto M90 and take A909, B914 toward Kelty, Dollar 0h3mn
    4.4 km
  11. Keep left onto M90 and take B9097 toward Crook of Devon, Glenrothes 0h16mn
    27.5 km
  12. Keep left onto M90 and take A912 toward Stirling, Crianlarich, Inverness, Perth 0h0mn
    301 m
  13. Keep left onto M90 and drive toward Stirling, Crianlarich, Inverness, Park and Ride 0h3mn
    4.7 km
  14. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Broxden Roundabout 0h2mn
    4.1 km
  15. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Inveralmond Roundabout 2h56mn
    176.0 km
  16. Keep right onto A9 0h0mn
    28 m
  17. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Longman Roundabout 0h6mn
    9.5 km
  18. At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Tore Roundabout 0h7mn
    10.5 km
  19. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ardullie Roundabout 0h5mn
    6.9 km
  20. Keep left onto B9176 0h0mn
    612 m
  21. Keep right onto Struie Road 0h0mn
    288 m
  22. Turn right onto B817 0h1mn
    1.8 km
  23. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto B817 0h1mn
    1.0 km
  24. Turn left onto Ardross Street 0h1mn
    986 m
  25. Turn right 0h1mn
    2.1 km
  26. Turn left onto Scotsburn Road 0h11mn
    15.5 km
  27. Turn left onto A9 0h3mn
    4.3 km
  28. At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Meikle Ferry Roundabout 0h0mn
    137 m
  29. Turn slight left onto A9 1h43mn
    51.4 km
  30. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Navidale Roundabout 0h24mn
    28.3 km
  31. Turn left onto A9 0h17mn
    20.3 km
  32. Turn right onto B870 0h11mn
    11.0 km
  33. Turn right onto B874 0h0mn
    234 m
  34. Turn left onto B870 0h4mn
    4.5 km
  35. Turn left onto B876 0h1mn
    1.5 km
  36. Turn right 0h16mn
    12.9 km
  37. Turn left 0h0mn
    327 m
  38. Turn right 0h2mn
    653 m
  39. Continue 0h0mn
    21 m
  40. Turn right onto A836 0h0mn
    35 m
  41. Turn left onto Gills Pier Road 0h0mn
    338 m
  42. Turn right 0h0mn
    103 m
  43. Turn right 1h26mn
    28.7 km
  44. Turn sharp left onto Pier Road 0h1mn
    602 m
  45. Continue onto Ontoft Road 0h0mn
    113 m
  46. Keep right onto Cromarty Square 0h0mn
    62 m
  47. Continue onto Saint Margaret's Road 0h1mn
    532 m
  48. Turn left onto A961 0h19mn
    21.7 km
  49. Turn right onto Holm Road 0h1mn
    580 m
  50. Turn left onto Bignold Park Road 0h1mn
    1.0 km
  51. Turn right onto Junction Road 0h0mn
    224 m
  52. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Harbour Street 0h0mn
    95 m
  53. Arrive at destination 0h0mn
    0 m

Travel from Edinburgh (Scotland) to a selection of major cities.

Distances from Edinburgh to biggest cities in Scotland

  • Irvine,33,740 inhabitants.99 km
  • Dumfries,33,280 inhabitants.102 km
  • Motherwell,32,120 inhabitants.53 km
  • Rutherglen,31,180 inhabitants.65 km
  • Wishaw,30,510 inhabitants.50 km
  • Cambuslang,27,610 inhabitants.62 km
  • Bearsden,27,340 inhabitants.71 km
  • Clydebank,26,640 inhabitants.76 km
  • Newton Mearns,24,650 inhabitants.74 km
  • Vale of Leven,24,640 inhabitants.86 km
  • Arbroath,23,640 inhabitants.78 km
  • Musselburgh,23,620 inhabitants.9 km
  • Bishopbriggs,23,430 inhabitants.64 km
  • Elgin,22,980 inhabitants.189 km
  • Renfrew,22,010 inhabitants.75 km
  • Bathgate,21,070 inhabitants.28 km
  • Bellshill,20,650 inhabitants.53 km
  • Alloa,20,390 inhabitants.41 km
  • Orkney,20,100 inhabitants.338 km

Other major cities in country :

  • Bradford [ENG], 299,310 inhabitants. 257 km
  • Southend-on-Sea [ENG], 295,310 inhabitants. 555 km
  • Belfast [NIR], 274,770 inhabitants. 230 km
  • Derby [ENG], 270,468 inhabitants. 355 km
  • Plymouth [ENG], 260,203 inhabitants. 624 km
  • Luton [ENG], 258,018 inhabitants. 488 km
  • Wolverhampton [ENG], 252,791 inhabitants. 381 km
  • City of Westminster [ENG], 247,614 inhabitants. 535 km
  • Southampton [ENG], 246,201 inhabitants. 574 km
  • Blackpool [ENG], 239,409 inhabitants. 238 km
  • Milton Keynes [ENG], 229,941 inhabitants. 464 km
  • Bexley [ENG], 228,000 inhabitants. 548 km
  • Northampton [ENG], 215,963 inhabitants. 439 km
  • Archway [ENG], 215,667 inhabitants. 528 km
  • Norwich [ENG], 213,166 inhabitants. 471 km
  • Dudley [ENG], 199,059 inhabitants. 391 km
  • Portsmouth [ENG], 194,150 inhabitants. 590 km
  • Newcastle upon Tyne [ENG], 192,382 inhabitants. 148 km
  • Sutton [ENG], 187,600 inhabitants. 549 km
  • Swindon [ENG], 185,609 inhabitants. 498 km

Route from Orkney to major cities (United Kingdom).

  • Distance Orkney London
    851 km
  • Distance Orkney Birmingham
    727 km
  • Distance Orkney Liverpool
    621 km
  • Distance Orkney Nottingham
    681 km
  • Distance Orkney Sheffield
    630 km
  • Distance Orkney Bristol
    838 km
  • Distance Orkney Leicester
    716 km
  • Distance Orkney Leeds
    584 km
  • Distance Orkney Cardiff
    836 km
  • Distance Orkney Manchester
    614 km
  • Distance Orkney Stoke-on-Trent
    667 km
  • Distance Orkney Coventry
    738 km
  • Distance Orkney Sunderland
    464 km
  • Distance Orkney Birkenhead
    622 km
  • Distance Orkney Islington
    849 km
  • Distance Orkney Reading
    847 km
  • Distance Orkney Kingston upon Hull
    605 km
  • Distance Orkney Preston
    582 km
  • Distance Orkney Newport
    823 km
  • Distance Orkney Swansea
    822 km

Nearest cities to Edinburgh :

  • Liverpool, 864,122 inhabitants. 283 km
  • Nottingham, 729,977 inhabitants. 359 km
  • Sheffield, 685,368 inhabitants. 307 km
  • Glasgow, 591,620 inhabitants. 67 km
  • Edinburgh, 464,990 inhabitants. 0 km
  • Leeds, 455,123 inhabitants. 262 km
  • Manchester, 395,515 inhabitants. 282 km
  • Stoke-on-Trent, 372,775 inhabitants. 335 km
  • Sunderland, 335,415 inhabitants. 163 km
  • Birkenhead, 325,264 inhabitants. 285 km
  • Kingston upon Hull, 314,018 inhabitants. 307 km
  • Preston, 313,332 inhabitants. 246 km
  • Bradford, 299,310 inhabitants. 257 km
  • Belfast, 274,770 inhabitants. 230 km
  • Blackpool, 239,409 inhabitants. 238 km
  • Aberdeen, 196,670 inhabitants. 149 km
  • Newcastle upon Tyne, 192,382 inhabitants. 148 km
  • Wigan, 175,405 inhabitants. 271 km
  • Mansfield, 171,958 inhabitants. 339 km
  • Warrington, 165,456 inhabitants. 288 km
  • Doncaster, 158,141 inhabitants. 301 km
  • York, 153,717 inhabitants. 260 km
  • Burnley, 149,422 inhabitants. 247 km
  • Huddersfield, 149,017 inhabitants. 272 km
  • Dundee, 147,710 inhabitants. 59 km
  • Blackburn, 146,521 inhabitants. 249 km
  • Middlesbrough, 142,707 inhabitants. 197 km
  • Bolton, 141,331 inhabitants. 268 km
  • Stockport, 139,052 inhabitants. 291 km
  • Rotherham, 117,618 inhabitants. 305 km
  • Lincoln, 114,879 inhabitants. 348 km
  • Chesterfield, 113,057 inhabitants. 322 km
  • Oldham, 104,782 inhabitants. 277 km
  • St Helens, 102,555 inhabitants. 280 km
  • Rochdale, 97,550 inhabitants. 268 km
  • High Peak, 92,600 inhabitants. 301 km
  • Darlington, 92,363 inhabitants. 190 km
  • Southport, 91,703 inhabitants. 257 km
  • Chester, 90,524 inhabitants. 308 km
  • Harrogate, 89,060 inhabitants. 243 km
  • Hartlepool, 88,855 inhabitants. 189 km
  • South Shields, 83,655 inhabitants. 154 km
  • Halifax, 82,624 inhabitants. 263 km
  • Scunthorpe, 79,977 inhabitants. 310 km
  • Stockton-on-Tees, 79,957 inhabitants. 195 km
  • Wakefield, 78,978 inhabitants. 275 km
  • Carlisle, 78,470 inhabitants. 119 km
  • Gateshead, 77,649 inhabitants. 149 km
  • Lisburn, 77,506 inhabitants. 240 km
  • Fylde, 76,500 inhabitants. 237 km

Location Edinburgh (Scotland) :

Country flag
Location Edinburgh
State Scotland
County Edinburgh
Country United Kingdom
Country code / ISO 2 GB
Latitude 55.9520600
Longitude -3.1964800
Altitude 0 meters
Time zone Europe/London

Location Orkney (Scotland) :

Country flag
Location Orkney
State Scotland
County Orkney Islands
Country United Kingdom
Country code / ISO 2 GB
Latitude 58.9846500
Longitude -2.9595300
Altitude 0 meters
Time zone Europe/London

Find a hotel in Orkney

Karrawa Guest House


Karrawa Guest House is set in the town of Kirkwall, less than 1 mile from the town centre and within 2.5 miles of the airport and ferry terminal. This family-run property offers pleasant rooms with free Wi-Fi. This hotel is located 1.53 from the city center Fylde.

This 3.0 star property has 4 rooms. You can book a room from 75.05 GBP.

Location :
Karrawa Guest House
Inganess Road
KW15 1SP Kirkwall

Book a room from 75.05 GBP

West End Hotel


West End Hotel is set in Kirkwall, 1.2 km from Highland Park Distillery. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. Certain rooms feature a seating area for your convenience. This hotel is located 0.73 from the city center Fylde.

This 3.0 star property has 10 rooms. You can book a room from 65 GBP.

Location :
West End Hotel
14 Main Street
KW15 1BU Kirkwall

Book a room from 65 GBP

The Orkney Hotel


Boasting a garden and a bar, The Orkney Hotel is located in Kirkwall. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. Highland Park Distillery is 1.8 km away. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a desk. This hotel is located 0.51 from the city center Fylde.

This 3.0 star property has 17 rooms. You can book a room from 70 GBP.

Location :
The Orkney Hotel
40 Victoria Street
KW15 1DN Kirkwall

Book a room from 70 GBP

Apartment 76


Apartment 76 is located in Kirkwall, 1.7 km from Highland Park Distillery, in an area where fishing can be enjoyed. It features city views and free WiFi. This hotel is located 0.54 from the city center Fylde.

This 4.0 star property has 1 rooms. You can book a room from 90 GBP.

Location :
Apartment 76
76 Junction Road
KW15 1AR Kirkwall

Book a room from 90 GBP

Orcades Hostel


Offering free WiFi throughout the property, Orcades Hostel is located in Kirkwall, within 12 km of Maeshowe. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge. The units in the hostel are equipped with a TV. This hotel is located 0.87 from the city center Fylde.

This 4.0 star property has 5 rooms. You can book a room from 23 GBP.

Location :
Orcades Hostel
Muddisdale Road
KW15 1RS Kirkwall

Book a room from 23 GBP

Northlight Apartments


Situated in Kirkwall within 2.2 km of Highland Park Distillery, Northlight Apartments provides accommodation with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and a kitchen. A dishwasher and oven are also available, as well as a kettle. This hotel is located 0.13 from the city center Fylde.

This 4.0 star property has 2 rooms. You can book a room from 95 GBP.

Location :
Northlight Apartments
Tower Building Junction Road
KW15 1JY Kirkwall

Book a room from 95 GBP

Albert Hotel


Providing free WiFi and a bar, Albert Hotel is located in Kirkwall, 2.2 km from Highland Park Distillery. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. This hotel is located 0.10 from the city center Fylde.

This 3.0 star property has 18 rooms. You can book a room from 128 GBP.

Location :
Albert Hotel
7 Mounthoolie Place
KW15 1JZ Kirkwall

Book a room from 128 GBP

Hildeval


Set in picturesque Kirkwall, capital of the Orkney Islands, Hildeval offers en suite accommodation, free Wi-Fi throughout and a flat-screen TV in each room. This hotel is located 1.00 from the city center Fylde.

This 4.0 star property has 5 rooms. You can book a room from 60 GBP.

Location :
Hildeval
Hildeval Easthill
KW15 1LY Kirkwall

Book a room from 60 GBP

Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments


Set in Kirkwall, Orkney, family-run Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments overlooks Kirkwall harbour. It offers local produce in its restaurant and traditionally styled rooms, with free Wi-Fi. Free private parking is available on site. This hotel is located 0.17 from the city center Fylde.

This 3.0 star property has 51 rooms. You can book a room from 64.5 GBP.

Location :
Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments
Ayre Road
KW15 1QX Kirkwall

Book a room from 64.5 GBP

St Ola Hotel


St Ola Hotel offers accommodation in Kirkwall. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. A flat-screen TV, as well as an iPod docking station are featured. You will find a kettle in the room. This hotel is located 0.02 from the city center Fylde.

This 3.0 star property has 6 rooms. You can book a room from 70 GBP.

Location :
St Ola Hotel
Harbour Street
KW15 1LE Kirkwall

Book a room from 70 GBP