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How to get from Carstairs Junction to Kirkwall by ferry and train?
From Carstairs Junction to Kirkwall by ferry and train
To get from Carstairs Junction 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 7 min.
787min
NL2
Leaves from Carstairs
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationCarstairs Junction - 2SCOTRAILWait for trainSCOTRAILEdinburgh
- 3
Ride to train stationHaymarket24 min - 4SCOTRAILWait for trainSCOTRAILAberdeen
- 5Ride to train stationAberdeen135 min
- 6Walk to ferry stationAberdeen Ferry Terminal, AberdeenID 9300ABA390 m • 5 min
- 7NL2Wait for ferryNL2Lerwick
- 8Ride to ferry stationKirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, HatstonID 9300KWH390 min
- 9Walk toKirkwall2.9 km • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transport directions from Carstairs Junction to Kirkwall
The distance between Carstairs Junction, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland is approximately 470.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 787 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carstairs Junction 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 Junction
Carstairs Junction is located at Carstairs Junction, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Carstairs.
Train stations close to Carstairs Junction:
- Carstairs
Bus stations close to Carstairs Junction:
- St Charles Avenue, Carstairs Junction
- Caledonian Court, Carstairs Junction
- Woodside Street, Carstairs Junction
Public transport stations close to Kirkwall, Scotland
Kirkwall is located at Kirkwall, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Peerie Sea Loan, Kirkwall.
Bus stations close to Kirkwall:
- Peerie Sea Loan, Kirkwall
- Pickaquoy Leisure Centre, Kirkwall
- Travel Centre, Kirkwall
Ferry stations close to Kirkwall:
- Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
- Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
- Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston
Related Routes
- Abernethy to Kirkwall
- Brora to Kirkwall
- Cuminestown to Kirkwall
- Elgin to Kirkwall
- Glasgow to Kirkwall
- New Pitsligo to Kirkwall
- Thurso to Kirkwall
- Wick to Kirkwall
- Wick to Thurso
- Wick to Ullapool
- Wigtown to Carnoustie
- Wigtown to Loans
- Wigtown to Moniaive
- Winchburgh to Bishopton
- Winchburgh to Dingwall
- Winchburgh to Gifford
- Winchburgh to Glasgow City
- Winchburgh to Linlithgow
- Winchburgh to Polbeth
- Winchburgh to Rosewell
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Carstairs Junction to Kirkwall?
The fastest way takes 787 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line NL2.
Is there a direct train between Carstairs Junction 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 7 min.
Which train line goes from Carstairs Junction to Kirkwall in Scotland?
The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Edinburgh station near Carstairs Junction to Haymarket station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Haymarket station near Kirkwall in Scotland
How long does it take to travel from Carstairs Junction to Kirkwall in Scotland by train and ferry?
The total travel time between Carstairs Junction and Kirkwall in Scotland by train and ferry is about 13 hr 7 min.
Where do I get on the train near Carstairs Junction to get to Kirkwall in Scotland?
Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Edinburgh station near Carstairs Junction in Scotland.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Carstairs Junction and Kirkwall in Scotland?
Get off the train at the Haymarket station, which is closest to Kirkwall in Scotland.