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

From Airth to Orkney Islands by bus, ferry and train

To get from Airth to Orkney Islands in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the F16 bus from Airth Club, Airth station to Frankie And Bennys, Forthside 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 39 min.

759min
Walk to bus station
Bus - F16F16
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Orkney Islands
Leaves from Airth Club, Airth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Airth Club, Airth
    ID 66903800002
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - F16F16
    Wait for bus
    F16
    Stirling
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankie And Bennys, Forthside
    ID 66004115004
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stirling
    220 yd • 3 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
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Public transport directions from Airth to Orkney Islands

The distance between Airth, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland is approximately 267.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 759 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Airth 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 Airth

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

Bus stations close to Airth:

  • Airth Club, Airth
  • Netherby Road, Airth
  • Elphinstone Crescent, Airth

Public transport stations close to Orkney Islands, Scotland

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

Bus stations close to Orkney Islands:

  • Supermarkets, Kirkwall
  • West Tankerness Lane, Kirkwall
  • Ayre Mills, Kirkwall

Ferry stations close to Orkney Islands:

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 759 minutes, using Bus line F16, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line NL2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Airth 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 39 min.

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

    The F16 bus line goes from Airth Club, Airth station near Airth to Stirling station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Stirling station near Orkney Islands in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Airth and Orkney Islands in Scotland by bus, train and ferry is about 12 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the F16 bus from the Airth Club, Airth stop near Airth in Scotland.

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

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

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