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How to get from Ayton to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry?
From Ayton to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry
To get from Ayton to Orkney Islands in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 253 bus from Beanburn Ayton, Ayton station to Bus Station, Edinburgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M92 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 13 hr 9 min.
789min
253M92NL2
Leaves from Beanburn Ayton, Ayton
Step by Step
- 1
Start from bus stationAyton - 2253Wait for bus253Edinburgh
- 3
Ride to bus stationBus Station, EdinburghID 6200600746127 min - 4M92Wait for busM92Aberdeen
- 5Ride to bus stationUnion Square Bus Station, AberdeenID 639070021187 min
- 6Walk to ferry stationAberdeen Ferry Terminal, AberdeenID 9300ABA540 m • 7 min
- 7NL2Wait for ferryNL2Lerwick
- 8Ride to ferry stationKirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, HatstonID 9300KWH390 min
- 9Walk toOrkney Islands2.7 km • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
From Ayton to Orkney Islands by bus, ferry and train
To get from Ayton to Orkney Islands in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the 253 bus from Beanburn Ayton, Ayton station to Railway Station, Dunbar station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 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 14 hr 49 min.
889min
253
NL2Leaves from Beanburn Ayton, Ayton
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationAyton
- 2253Wait for bus253Edinburgh
- 3Ride to bus stationRailway Station, DunbarID 62701002023043 min
- 4Walk to train stationDunbar190 m • 3 min
- 5LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYWait for trainLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYAberdeen
- 6Ride to train stationAberdeen185 min
- 7Walk to ferry stationAberdeen Ferry Terminal, AberdeenID 9300ABA390 m • 5 min
- 8NL2Wait for ferryNL2Lerwick
- 9Ride to ferry stationKirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, HatstonID 9300KWH390 min
- 10Walk toOrkney Islands2.7 km • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transport directions from Ayton to Orkney Islands
The distance between Ayton, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland is approximately 471.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 789 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ayton to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Ayton
Ayton is located at Ayton, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Old Town Ayton, Ayton.
Bus stations close to Ayton:
- Old Town Ayton, Ayton
- Red Lion House, Ayton
- Lawfield Drive, Ayton
Public transport stations close to Orkney Islands, Scotland
Orkney Islands is located at Orkney Islands, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Pickaquoy Leisure Centre, Kirkwall.
Bus stations close to Orkney Islands:
- Pickaquoy Leisure Centre, Kirkwall
- Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall
- Peerie Sea Loan, Kirkwall
Ferry stations close to Orkney Islands:
- Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
- Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall
- Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston
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From Ayton to Orkney Islands by bus, ferry and train
To get from Ayton to Orkney Islands in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the 253 bus from Beanburn Ayton, Ayton station to Railway Station, Dunbar station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 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 14 hr 49 min.
889min
253NL2Leaves from Beanburn Ayton, Ayton
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationAyton
- 2253Wait for bus253Edinburgh
- 3Ride to bus stationRailway Station, DunbarID 62701002023043 min
- 4Walk to train stationDunbar190 m • 3 min
- 5LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYWait for trainLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYAberdeen
- 6Ride to train stationAberdeen185 min
- 7Walk to ferry stationAberdeen Ferry Terminal, AberdeenID 9300ABA390 m • 5 min
- 8NL2Wait for ferryNL2Lerwick
- 9Ride to ferry stationKirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, HatstonID 9300KWH390 min
- 10Walk toOrkney Islands2.7 km • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Ayton to Orkney Islands?
The fastest way takes 789 minutes, using Bus line 253, Bus line M92, Bus line NL2.
What is the alternative route to get from Ayton to Orkney Islands?
The alternative route takes 889 minutes, using Bus line 253, Bus line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line NL2.
Is there a direct bus between Ayton and Orkney Islands in Scotland?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 13 hr 9 min.
Which bus line goes from Ayton to Orkney Islands in Scotland?
The 253 bus line goes from Edinburgh station near Ayton to Bus Station, Edinburgh station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Bus Station, Edinburgh station near Orkney Islands in Scotland
How long does it take to travel from Ayton to Orkney Islands in Scotland by bus and ferry?
The total travel time between Ayton and Orkney Islands in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 13 hr 9 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Ayton to get to Orkney Islands in Scotland?
Get on the 253 bus from the Edinburgh stop near Ayton in Scotland.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ayton and Orkney Islands in Scotland?
Get off the bus at the Bus Station, Edinburgh station, which is closest to Orkney Islands in Scotland.
