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How to get from Aberfoyle to Orkney Islands by bus, ferry and train?

From Aberfoyle to Orkney Islands by bus, ferry and train

To get from Aberfoyle to Orkney Islands in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the X10A bus from Tourist Information Centre, Aberfoyle station to Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling 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 12 hr 37 min.

757min
Bus - X10AX10A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Orkney Islands
Leaves from Tourist Information Centre, Aberfoyle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Aberfoyle
  • 2
    Bus - X10AX10A
    Wait for bus
    X10A
    Stirling
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling
    ID 66004000025
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stirling
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    122 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Lerwick
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston
    ID 9300KWH
    390 min
  • 10
    Walk to Orkney Islands
    Walk to
    Orkney Islands
    1.68 mi • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Aberfoyle to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

To get from Aberfoyle to Orkney Islands in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the X10A bus from Tourist Information Centre, Aberfoyle station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 091 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 14 hr 23 min.

863min
Bus - X10AX10A
Bus - 091091
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Orkney Islands
Leaves from Tourist Information Centre, Aberfoyle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Aberfoyle
  • 2
    Bus - X10AX10A
    Wait for bus
    X10A
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903750
    109 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903826
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 091091
    Wait for bus
    091
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    200 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Lerwick
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston
    ID 9300KWH
    390 min
  • 10
    Walk to Orkney Islands
    Walk to
    Orkney Islands
    1.68 mi • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Aberfoyle to Orkney Islands

The distance between Aberfoyle, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland is approximately 278.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 757 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberfoyle to Orkney Islands by bus, 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 Aberfoyle

Aberfoyle is located at Aberfoyle, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Queens Crescent, Aberfoyle.

Bus stations close to Aberfoyle:

  • Queens Crescent, Aberfoyle
  • The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre, Trossachs

Public transport stations close to Orkney Islands, Scotland

Orkney Islands is located at Orkney Islands, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Peerie Sea Loan, Kirkwall.

Bus stations close to Orkney Islands:

  • Peerie Sea Loan, Kirkwall
  • Supermarkets, Kirkwall
  • West Tankerness Lane, Kirkwall

Ferry stations close to Orkney Islands:

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

From Aberfoyle to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

To get from Aberfoyle to Orkney Islands in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the X10A bus from Tourist Information Centre, Aberfoyle station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 091 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 14 hr 23 min.

863min
Bus - X10AX10A
Bus - 091091
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Orkney Islands
Leaves from Tourist Information Centre, Aberfoyle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Aberfoyle
  • 2
    Bus - X10AX10A
    Wait for bus
    X10A
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903750
    109 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903826
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 091091
    Wait for bus
    091
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    200 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Ferry - NL2NL2
    Wait for ferry
    NL2
    Lerwick
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston
    ID 9300KWH
    390 min
  • 10
    Walk to Orkney Islands
    Walk to
    Orkney Islands
    1.68 mi • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aberfoyle to Orkney Islands?

    The fastest way takes 757 minutes, using Bus line X10A, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line NL2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aberfoyle to Orkney Islands?

    The alternative route takes 863 minutes, using Bus line X10A, Bus line 091, Bus line NL2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Aberfoyle and Orkney Islands in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 12 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Aberfoyle to Orkney Islands in Scotland?

    The X10A bus line goes from Stirling station near Aberfoyle to Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling station near Orkney Islands in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Aberfoyle to Orkney Islands in Scotland by bus, train and ferry?

    The total travel time between Aberfoyle and Orkney Islands in Scotland by bus, train and ferry is about 12 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Aberfoyle to get to Orkney Islands in Scotland?

    Get on the X10A bus from the Stirling stop near Aberfoyle in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Aberfoyle and Orkney Islands in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling station, which is closest to Orkney Islands in Scotland.

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