How to get from Auchinleck to Orkney Islands by ferry and train?

From Auchinleck to Orkney Islands by ferry and train

To get from Auchinleck to Orkney Islands in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one ferry line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Auchinleck station to Glasgow Central 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 16 hr 4 min.

964min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Orkney Islands
Leaves from Auchinleck

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Auchinleck
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    61 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
    179 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    390 m • 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
    2.7 km • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Auchinleck to Orkney Islands

The distance between Auchinleck, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland is approximately 525.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 964 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Auchinleck to Orkney Islands 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 Auchinleck

Auchinleck is located at Auchinleck, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Park Road, Auchinleck.

Train stations close to Auchinleck:

  • Auchinleck

Bus stations close to Auchinleck:

  • Park Road, Auchinleck
  • Main Street, Auchinleck
  • Well Road, Auchinleck

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
  • Travel Centre, Kirkwall
  • Tesco, Kirkwall

Ferry stations close to Orkney Islands:

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 964 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line NL2.

  • Is there a direct train between Auchinleck and Orkney Islands in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 16 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Auchinleck to Orkney Islands in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Auchinleck station near Auchinleck to Glasgow Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Glasgow Central station near Orkney Islands in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Auchinleck and Orkney Islands in Scotland by train and ferry is about 16 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Auchinleck to get to Orkney Islands in Scotland?

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

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

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