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How to get from Ayton to Kirkwall by bus and ferry?
From Ayton to Kirkwall by bus and ferry
To get from Ayton to Kirkwall in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 253 bus from Beanburn Ayton, Ayton station to Bus Station, Edinburgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M92 bus and finally take the NL2 ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen station to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 13 hr 12 min.
792min
253M92NL2
Leaves from Beanburn Ayton, Ayton
Step by Step
- 1
Start from bus stationAyton - 2253Wait for bus253Edinburgh
- 3
Ride to bus stationBus Station, EdinburghID 6200600746127 min - 4M92Wait for busM92Aberdeen
- 5Ride to bus stationUnion Square Bus Station, AberdeenID 639070021187 min
- 6Walk to ferry stationAberdeen Ferry Terminal, AberdeenID 9300ABA590 yd • 7 min
- 7NL2Wait for ferryNL2Lerwick
- 8Ride to ferry stationKirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, HatstonID 9300KWH390 min
- 9Walk toKirkwall1.8 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
From Ayton to Kirkwall by bus, ferry and train
To get from Ayton to Kirkwall in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the 253 bus from Beanburn Ayton, Ayton station to Railway Station, Dunbar station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the NL2 ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen station to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 hr 52 min.
892min
253
NL2Leaves from Beanburn Ayton, Ayton
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationAyton
- 2253Wait for bus253Edinburgh
- 3Ride to bus stationRailway Station, DunbarID 62701002023043 min
- 4Walk to train stationDunbar210 yd • 3 min
- 5LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYWait for trainLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYAberdeen
- 6Ride to train stationAberdeen185 min
- 7Walk to ferry stationAberdeen Ferry Terminal, AberdeenID 9300ABA420 yd • 5 min
- 8NL2Wait for ferryNL2Lerwick
- 9Ride to ferry stationKirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, HatstonID 9300KWH390 min
- 10Walk toKirkwall1.8 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transport directions from Ayton to Kirkwall
The distance between Ayton, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland is approximately 292.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 792 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ayton to Kirkwall by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Ayton
Ayton is located at Ayton, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Old Town Ayton, Ayton.
Bus stations close to Ayton:
- Old Town Ayton, Ayton
- Red Lion House, Ayton
- Lawfield Drive, Ayton
Public transport stations close to Kirkwall, Scotland
Kirkwall is located at Kirkwall, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Travel Centre, Kirkwall.
Bus stations close to Kirkwall:
- Travel Centre, Kirkwall
- Supermarkets, Kirkwall
- West Tankerness Lane, Kirkwall
Ferry stations close to Kirkwall:
- Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
- Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
Related Routes
- Aberchirder to Kirkwall
- Aberfeldy to Kirkwall
- Aberfoyle to Kirkwall
- Aberlour to Kirkwall
- Abernethy to Kirkwall
- Airth to Kirkwall
- Anstruther to Kirkwall
- Auchinleck to Kirkwall
- Banff to Kirkwall
- Brae to Kirkwall
- Braidwood to Kirkwall
- Brookfield to Kirkwall
- Brora to Kirkwall
- Burghead to Kirkwall
- Carstairs to Kirkwall
- Carstairs Junction to Kirkwall
- Cullen to Kirkwall
- Dornoch to Kirkwall
- Dufftown to Kirkwall
- Duffus to Kirkwall
From Ayton to Kirkwall by bus, ferry and train
To get from Ayton to Kirkwall in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the 253 bus from Beanburn Ayton, Ayton station to Railway Station, Dunbar station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the NL2 ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen station to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 hr 52 min.
892min
253NL2Leaves from Beanburn Ayton, Ayton
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationAyton
- 2253Wait for bus253Edinburgh
- 3Ride to bus stationRailway Station, DunbarID 62701002023043 min
- 4Walk to train stationDunbar210 yd • 3 min
- 5LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYWait for trainLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYAberdeen
- 6Ride to train stationAberdeen185 min
- 7Walk to ferry stationAberdeen Ferry Terminal, AberdeenID 9300ABA420 yd • 5 min
- 8NL2Wait for ferryNL2Lerwick
- 9Ride to ferry stationKirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, HatstonID 9300KWH390 min
- 10Walk toKirkwall1.8 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Ayton to Kirkwall?
The fastest way takes 792 minutes, using Bus line 253, Bus line M92, Bus line NL2.
What is the alternative route to get from Ayton to Kirkwall?
The alternative route takes 892 minutes, using Bus line 253, Bus line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line NL2.
Is there a direct bus between Ayton and Kirkwall in Scotland?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 13 hr 12 min.
Which bus line goes from Ayton to Kirkwall in Scotland?
The 253 bus line goes from Edinburgh station near Ayton to Bus Station, Edinburgh station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Bus Station, Edinburgh station near Kirkwall in Scotland
How long does it take to travel from Ayton to Kirkwall in Scotland by bus and ferry?
The total travel time between Ayton and Kirkwall in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 13 hr 12 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Ayton to get to Kirkwall in Scotland?
Get on the 253 bus from the Edinburgh stop near Ayton in Scotland.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ayton and Kirkwall in Scotland?
Get off the bus at the Bus Station, Edinburgh station, which is closest to Kirkwall in Scotland.
