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

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

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

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

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

Calculation of distance and route from Edinburgh to Orkney :

337.3488.5 km7h17mn
  1. Continue onto Harbour Street 0h0mn
    51 m
  2. Turn right onto Bridge Street 0h0mn
    129 m
  3. Turn sharp left onto Bridge Street Wynd 0h0mn
    35 m
  4. Turn right onto Bridge Street Wynd 0h0mn
    66 m
  5. Turn right onto Queen Street 0h0mn
    338 m
  6. Turn left onto Dundas Crescent 0h1mn
    563 m
  7. Turn right onto Holm Road 0h1mn
    580 m
  8. Turn left onto Holm Road 0h19mn
    21.7 km
  9. Turn right onto Saint Margaret's Road 0h1mn
    532 m
  10. Continue onto Cromarty Square 0h0mn
    176 m
  11. Continue onto Pier Road 0h1mn
    602 m
  12. Turn sharp right 1h26mn
    28.7 km
  13. Turn left 0h0mn
    103 m
  14. Turn left onto Gills Pier Road 0h0mn
    338 m
  15. Turn right onto A836 0h0mn
    35 m
  16. Turn left 0h0mn
    21 m
  17. Continue 0h2mn
    653 m
  18. Turn left 0h0mn
    327 m
  19. Turn right 0h16mn
    12.9 km
  20. Turn left onto B876 0h1mn
    1.5 km
  21. Turn right onto B870 0h4mn
    4.5 km
  22. Turn right onto B874 0h0mn
    234 m
  23. Turn left onto B870 0h11mn
    11.0 km
  24. Turn left onto A9 0h17mn
    20.3 km
  25. Turn right onto A9 0h23mn
    28.2 km
  26. At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Navidale Road 1h43mn
    51.5 km
  27. At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Meikle Ferry Roundabout 0h0mn
    68 m
  28. Turn slight left onto A9 0h3mn
    4.3 km
  29. Turn right onto Scotsburn Road 0h11mn
    15.5 km
  30. Turn right 0h1mn
    2.1 km
  31. Turn left 0h1mn
    986 m
  32. Turn right onto High Street 0h1mn
    957 m
  33. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto B817 0h1mn
    1.8 km
  34. Turn left onto B9176 0h0mn
    664 m
  35. Turn left onto B9176 0h0mn
    24 m
  36. Keep right onto B9176 0h0mn
    30 m
  37. Turn right onto A9 0h5mn
    7.1 km
  38. At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ardullie Roundabout 0h7mn
    10.5 km
  39. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tore Roundabout 0h6mn
    9.5 km
  40. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Longman Roundabout 2h56mn
    176.0 km
  41. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Inveralmond Roundabout 0h1mn
    884 m
  42. Keep left onto A9 0h2mn
    3.2 km
  43. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Broxden Roundabout 0h2mn
    4.0 km
  44. Keep right onto M90 and take M90 toward Edinburgh 0h29mn
    49.4 km
  45. Keep left onto M90 and take A904 toward Borrowstounness, Kirkliston, Queensferry 0h0mn
    590 m
  46. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Queensferry Junction 0h10mn
    11.3 km
  47. Keep right onto Hillhouse Road 0h0mn
    28 m
  48. Continue onto Hillhouse Road 0h2mn
    1.1 km
  49. Keep left onto Craigleith Road 0h1mn
    1.0 km
  50. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Comely Bank Road 0h3mn
    1.6 km
  51. Turn right onto Howe Street 0h1mn
    281 m
  52. Turn left onto Queen Street 0h0mn
    210 m
  53. Turn right onto Hanover Street 0h0mn
    155 m
  54. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Hanover Street 0h0mn
    180 m
  55. Arrive at destination 0h0mn
    0 m

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

Distances from Orkney to biggest cities in Scotland

  • Falkirk,35,310 inhabitants.336 km
  • Irvine,33,740 inhabitants.388 km
  • Dumfries,33,280 inhabitants.438 km
  • Motherwell,32,120 inhabitants.361 km
  • Rutherglen,31,180 inhabitants.359 km
  • Wishaw,30,510 inhabitants.363 km
  • Cambuslang,27,610 inhabitants.361 km
  • Bearsden,27,340 inhabitants.351 km
  • Clydebank,26,640 inhabitants.354 km
  • Newton Mearns,24,650 inhabitants.367 km
  • Vale of Leven,24,640 inhabitants.349 km
  • Arbroath,23,640 inhabitants.270 km
  • Musselburgh,23,620 inhabitants.339 km
  • Bishopbriggs,23,430 inhabitants.351 km
  • Elgin,22,980 inhabitants.150 km
  • Renfrew,22,010 inhabitants.357 km
  • Bathgate,21,070 inhabitants.346 km
  • Bellshill,20,650 inhabitants.358 km
  • Alloa,20,390 inhabitants.323 km

Other major cities in country :

  • Bradford [ENG], 299,310 inhabitants. 583 km
  • Southend-on-Sea [ENG], 295,310 inhabitants. 861 km
  • Belfast [NIR], 274,770 inhabitants. 521 km
  • Derby [ENG], 270,468 inhabitants. 681 km
  • Plymouth [ENG], 260,203 inhabitants. 962 km
  • Luton [ENG], 258,018 inhabitants. 807 km
  • Wolverhampton [ENG], 252,791 inhabitants. 714 km
  • City of Westminster [ENG], 247,614 inhabitants. 852 km
  • Southampton [ENG], 246,201 inhabitants. 905 km
  • Blackpool [ENG], 239,409 inhabitants. 575 km
  • Milton Keynes [ENG], 229,941 inhabitants. 785 km
  • Bexley [ENG], 228,000 inhabitants. 862 km
  • Northampton [ENG], 215,963 inhabitants. 761 km
  • Archway [ENG], 215,667 inhabitants. 845 km
  • Norwich [ENG], 213,166 inhabitants. 756 km
  • Dudley [ENG], 199,059 inhabitants. 724 km
  • Portsmouth [ENG], 194,150 inhabitants. 919 km
  • Newcastle upon Tyne [ENG], 192,382 inhabitants. 454 km
  • Sutton [ENG], 187,600 inhabitants. 868 km
  • Swindon [ENG], 185,609 inhabitants. 830 km

Route from Edinburgh to major cities (United Kingdom).

  • Distance Edinburgh London
    534 km
  • Distance Edinburgh Birmingham
    395 km
  • Distance Edinburgh Liverpool
    283 km
  • Distance Edinburgh Nottingham
    359 km
  • Distance Edinburgh Sheffield
    307 km
  • Distance Edinburgh Bristol
    502 km
  • Distance Edinburgh Leicester
    392 km
  • Distance Edinburgh Leeds
    262 km
  • Distance Edinburgh Cardiff
    498 km
  • Distance Edinburgh Manchester
    282 km
  • Distance Edinburgh Stoke-on-Trent
    335 km
  • Distance Edinburgh Coventry
    410 km
  • Distance Edinburgh Sunderland
    163 km
  • Distance Edinburgh Birkenhead
    285 km
  • Distance Edinburgh Islington
    532 km
  • Distance Edinburgh Reading
    521 km
  • Distance Edinburgh Kingston upon Hull
    307 km
  • Distance Edinburgh Preston
    246 km
  • Distance Edinburgh Newport
    486 km
  • Distance Edinburgh Swansea
    485 km

Nearest cities to Orkney :

  • Aberdeen, 196,670 inhabitants. 211 km
  • Dundee, 147,710 inhabitants. 280 km
  • Dunfermline, 50,380 inhabitants. 326 km
  • Kirkcaldy, 49,460 inhabitants. 319 km
  • Perth, 47,180 inhabitants. 290 km
  • Inverness, 46,870 inhabitants. 183 km
  • Glenrothes, 39,100 inhabitants. 311 km
  • Stirling, 36,440 inhabitants. 324 km
  • Falkirk, 35,310 inhabitants. 336 km
  • Arbroath, 23,640 inhabitants. 270 km
  • Elgin, 22,980 inhabitants. 150 km
  • Alloa, 20,390 inhabitants. 323 km
  • Orkney, 20,100 inhabitants. 0 km
  • Peterhead, 18,450 inhabitants. 178 km
  • Grangemouth, 17,280 inhabitants. 334 km
  • Saint Andrews, 16,800 inhabitants. 295 km
  • Bo'ness, 14,910 inhabitants. 333 km
  • Forfar, 13,970 inhabitants. 261 km
  • Helensburgh, 13,720 inhabitants. 348 km
  • Rosyth, 13,690 inhabitants. 329 km
  • Fraserburgh, 13,140 inhabitants. 155 km
  • Inverurie, 12,760 inhabitants. 192 km
  • Montrose, 11,880 inhabitants. 254 km
  • Westhill, 11,600 inhabitants. 208 km
  • Cowdenbeath, 11,460 inhabitants. 321 km
  • Carnoustie, 11,430 inhabitants. 277 km
  • Stonehaven, 11,370 inhabitants. 229 km
  • Methil, 11,160 inhabitants. 312 km
  • Ellon, 10,100 inhabitants. 188 km
  • Stenhousemuir, 10,050 inhabitants. 333 km
  • Forres, 9,900 inhabitants. 158 km
  • Nairn, 9,860 inhabitants. 165 km
  • Dalgety Bay, 9,810 inhabitants. 329 km
  • Larbert, 9,530 inhabitants. 334 km
  • Cupar, 9,270 inhabitants. 297 km
  • Queensferry, 8,960 inhabitants. 334 km
  • Leven, 8,960 inhabitants. 310 km
  • Blairgowrie, 8,890 inhabitants. 267 km
  • Dunblane, 8,830 inhabitants. 317 km
  • Tullibody, 8,710 inhabitants. 322 km
  • Oban, 8,540 inhabitants. 323 km
  • Dunbar, 8,470 inhabitants. 333 km
  • Buckie, 8,430 inhabitants. 146 km
  • Monifieth, 8,210 inhabitants. 279 km
  • Portlethen, 8,200 inhabitants. 219 km
  • Denny, 7,860 inhabitants. 334 km
  • Thurso, 7,760 inhabitants. 55 km
  • Lossiemouth, 7,620 inhabitants. 142 km
  • Brechin, 7,520 inhabitants. 252 km
  • Banchory, 7,520 inhabitants. 217 km

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

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

Find a hotel in Edinburgh

Chapel Cross Guesthouse


With its own Victorian tearoom, Chapel Cross Guest House is situated in the historic village of Roslin and 9 miles south from the scenic capital city of Edinburgh. Free on-site parking is available. This hotel is located 10.88 from the city center Banchory.

This 3.0 star property has 8 rooms. You can book a room from 71 GBP.

Location :
Chapel Cross Guesthouse
2 Penicuik Road, Roslin
EH25 9LH Edinburgh

Book a room from 71 GBP

The Original Rosslyn Inn


Set in the village of Roslin, The Original Rosslyn Inn is an idyllic village inn, just 8 miles from Edinburgh’s city centre. This family-run property has a traditional pub and a fine dining restaurant. This hotel is located 10.77 from the city center Banchory.

This 4.0 star property has 7 rooms. You can book a room from 85 GBP.

Location :
The Original Rosslyn Inn
2-4 Main Street
EH25 9LE Roslin

Book a room from 85 GBP

Loanhead Cottage


Dating back to the 1880s, Loanhead Cottage is an end terrace cottage set in a quaint part of Loanhead in the Lothian Region. There is free parking around the cottage. The cottage offers modern, spacious living in a relaxed environment. This hotel is located 9.00 from the city center Banchory.

This 4.0 star property has 2 rooms. You can book a room from 75 GBP.

Location :
Loanhead Cottage
22 Polton road, Loanhead
EH20 9BZ Edinburgh

Book a room from 75 GBP

Laird And Dog Inn


The Laird And Dog is located in the Midlothian village of Lasswade, 15 minutes’ drive from Edinburgh. It offers a conservatory-style restaurant, rooms with free Wi-Fi and free parking. This hotel is located 9.16 from the city center Banchory.

This 3.0 star property has 11 rooms. You can book a room from 50 GBP.

Location :
Laird And Dog Inn
5 High Street
EH18 1NA Lasswade

Book a room from 50 GBP

Emerald Guest House


Emerald Guest House offers accommodation situated in Edinburgh, 6 km from University of Edinburgh and 6 km from National Museum of Scotland. The bed and breakfast offers a children's playground. This hotel is located 6.39 from the city center Banchory.

This 3.0 star property has 6 rooms. You can book a room from 80 GBP.

Location :
Emerald Guest House
3 Drum Street
EH17 8QQ Edinburgh

Book a room from 80 GBP

The Northfield House Hotel


Northfield House has en-suite rooms, a beer garden, free WiFi and free parking. It is 5 minutes' drive from the Edinburgh City Bypass and has easy access to the city centre by bus. The Northfield House Hotel is located 5. This hotel is located 5.66 from the city center Banchory.

This 3.0 star property has 4 rooms. You can book a room from 51 GBP.

Location :
The Northfield House Hotel
115 Lasswade Road
EH16 6UD Edinburgh

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BEST WESTERN Braid Hills Hotel


Panoramic Edinburgh views and free parking are provided at this 19th-century hotel. Edinburgh’s centre is 10 minutes’ drive away, and guests can enjoy hearty breakfasts and free Wi-Fi. This hotel is located 4.01 from the city center Banchory.

This 3.0 star property has 72 rooms. You can book a room from 44 GBP.

Location :
BEST WESTERN Braid Hills Hotel
134 Braid Road
EH10 6JD Edinburgh

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View of Edinburgh.


Situated in Edinburgh, within 3.9 km of University of Edinburgh, View of Edinburgh. Is an accommodation offering mountain views. The apartment is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as golfing, hiking and tennis. This hotel is located 4.31 from the city center Banchory.

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

Location :
View of Edinburgh.
18/7 Robert Burns Drive
EH16 6BL Edinburgh

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Aaron Lodge


Just 5 minutes’ drive from Edinburgh centre, Aaron Lodge offers free parking and free Wi-Fi. Situated on the A7 tourist route, the hotel has elegant rooms with private luxury bathrooms. This hotel is located 4.53 from the city center Banchory.

This 4.0 star property has 10 rooms. You can book a room from 65 GBP.

Location :
Aaron Lodge
128 Old Dalkeith Road
EH16 4SD Edinburgh

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Arden Guest House


This 3-star guest house offers warm, stylish rooms with private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs. Edinburgh’s historic centre is just 5 minutes’ drive away. This hotel is located 4.50 from the city center Banchory.

This 3.0 star property has 8 rooms. You can book a room from 80 GBP.

Location :
Arden Guest House
126 Old Dalkieth Road
EH16 4SD Edinburgh

Book a room from 80 GBP