How to get from Carluke to Kirkwall by train?

From Carluke to Kirkwall by train

To get from Carluke to Kirkwall in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Carluke station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the NL2 from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen station to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 hr 7 min.

727min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
NL2
Walk to Kirkwall
Leaves from Carluke

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carluke
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    470 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    154 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    390 m • 5 min
  • 8
    undefined - NL2SCOTRAIL
    Wait for
    NL2
    Lerwick
  • 9
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston
    ID 9300KWH
    390 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kirkwall
    Walk to
    Kirkwall
    2.9 km • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Carluke to Kirkwall

The distance between Carluke, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland is approximately 499.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 727 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carluke to Kirkwall by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Carluke

Carluke is located at Carluke, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Carluke.

Train stations close to Carluke:

  • Carluke

Bus stations close to Carluke:

  • Turning Circle, Carluke
  • Kirkton Avenue, Carluke
  • Station Road, Carluke

Public transport stations close to Kirkwall, Scotland

Kirkwall is located at Kirkwall, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Supermarkets, Kirkwall.

Bus stations close to Kirkwall:

  • Supermarkets, Kirkwall
  • Tesco, Kirkwall
  • Glaitness School, Kirkwall

Ferry stations close to Kirkwall:

  • Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
  • Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carluke to Kirkwall?

    The fastest way takes 727 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line NL2.

  • Is there a direct train between Carluke and Kirkwall in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 12 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Carluke to Kirkwall in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Central station near Carluke to Glasgow Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Glasgow Central station near Kirkwall in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Carluke to Kirkwall in Scotland by train?

    The total travel time between Carluke and Kirkwall in Scotland by train is about 12 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Carluke to get to Kirkwall in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Central station near Carluke in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Carluke and Kirkwall in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Central station, which is closest to Kirkwall in Scotland.