How to get from Braidwood to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry?

From Braidwood to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

To get from Braidwood to Orkney Islands in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 240X bus from Auchenglen Road, Braidwood station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M9 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 12 hr 13 min.

733min
Bus - 240X240X
Bus - M9M9
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Orkney Islands
Leaves from Auchenglen Road, Braidwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Braidwood
  • 2
    Bus - 240X240X
    Wait for bus
    240X
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903732
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    195 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    540 m • 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
    2.7 km • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Braidwood to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry via 240X, 091 and NL2

To get from Braidwood to Orkney Islands in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 240X bus from Auchenglen Road, Braidwood 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 13 hr 13 min.

793min
Bus - 240X240X
Bus - 091091
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Orkney Islands
Leaves from Auchenglen Road, Braidwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Braidwood
  • 2
    Bus - 240X240X
    Wait for bus
    240X
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903732
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903826
    30 m • 1 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
    540 m • 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
    2.7 km • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Braidwood to Orkney Islands

The distance between Braidwood, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland is approximately 479.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 733 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Braidwood 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 Braidwood

Braidwood is located at Braidwood, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Meadow Road, Braidwood.

Train stations close to Braidwood:

  • Carluke

Bus stations close to Braidwood:

  • Meadow Road, Braidwood
  • Beanshields Road, Braidwood
  • Loanfoot Gardens, Braidwood

Public transport stations close to Orkney Islands, Scotland

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

Bus stations close to Orkney Islands:

  • Ayre Mills, Kirkwall
  • Peerie Sea Loan, Kirkwall
  • Pickaquoy Leisure Centre, Kirkwall

Ferry stations close to Orkney Islands:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Braidwood to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry via 240X, 091 and NL2

To get from Braidwood to Orkney Islands in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 240X bus from Auchenglen Road, Braidwood 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 13 hr 13 min.

793min
Bus - 240X240X
Bus - 091091
Ferry - NL2NL2
Walk to Orkney Islands
Leaves from Auchenglen Road, Braidwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Braidwood
  • 2
    Bus - 240X240X
    Wait for bus
    240X
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903732
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903826
    30 m • 1 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
    540 m • 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
    2.7 km • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 733 minutes, using Bus line 240X, Bus line M9, Bus line NL2.

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

    The alternative route takes 793 minutes, using Bus line 240X, Bus line 091, Bus line NL2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Braidwood 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 12 hr 13 min.

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

    The 240X bus line goes from Glasgow station near Braidwood to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station near Orkney Islands in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Braidwood and Orkney Islands in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 12 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the 240X bus from the Glasgow stop near Braidwood in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station, which is closest to Orkney Islands in Scotland.