How to get from Carstairs to Kirkwall by ferry and train?

From Carstairs to Kirkwall by ferry and train

To get from Carstairs to Kirkwall in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one ferry line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Carstairs station to Haymarket station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL 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 13 hr 27 min.

807min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Kirkwall
Leaves from Carstairs
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Carstairs
    0.94 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    135 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Lerwick
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston
    ID 9300KWH
    390 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kirkwall
    Walk to
    Kirkwall
    1.8 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Carstairs to Kirkwall
The distance between Carstairs, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland is approximately 293.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 807 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carstairs to Kirkwall by ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Carstairs

Carstairs is located at Carstairs, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is West View, Carstairs.

Train stations close to Carstairs:

  • Carstairs

Bus stations close to Carstairs:

  • West View, Carstairs
  • Lanark Road, Carstairs
  • East End Terrace, Carstairs
Public transport stations close to Kirkwall, Scotland

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

Bus stations close to Kirkwall:

  • Glaitness School, Kirkwall
  • Travel Centre, Kirkwall
  • Pickaquoy Leisure Centre, Kirkwall

Ferry stations close to Kirkwall:

  • Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
  • Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 807 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line NL2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 13 hr 27 min.

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

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Carstairs station near Carstairs to Edinburgh station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Edinburgh station near Kirkwall in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Carstairs to Kirkwall in Scotland by train and ferry?

    The total travel time between Carstairs and Kirkwall in Scotland by train and ferry is about 13 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Carstairs station near Carstairs in Scotland.

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

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

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