How to get from Burghead to Orkney Islands by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Burghead to Orkney Islands in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 32 bus from Church Street, Burghead station to Bus Station, Elgin station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the NL2 bus from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen station to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 15 min.

675min
Bus - 3232
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - NL2NL2
Walk to Orkney Islands
Leaves from Church Street, Burghead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Burghead
  • 2
    Bus - 3232
    Wait for bus
    32
    Elgin
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Elgin
    ID 638053541
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    0.58 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - NL2NL2
    Wait for bus
    NL2
    Lerwick
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus 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 Burghead to Orkney Islands

The distance between Burghead, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland is approximately 215.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 675 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Burghead to Orkney Islands by bus 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 Burghead

Burghead is located at Burghead, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Church Street, Burghead.

Bus stations close to Burghead:

  • Church Street, Burghead
  • Young Street, Burghead
  • Brander Street, Burghead

Public transport stations close to Orkney Islands, Scotland

Orkney Islands is located at Orkney Islands, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Grainbank Road End, Kirkwall.

Bus stations close to Orkney Islands:

  • Grainbank Road End, Kirkwall
  • Travel Centre, Kirkwall
  • Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall

Ferry stations close to Orkney Islands:

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 675 minutes, using Bus line 32, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line NL2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 11 hr 15 min.

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

    The 32 bus line goes from Elgin station near Burghead to Bus Station, Elgin station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Bus Station, Elgin station near Orkney Islands in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Burghead and Orkney Islands in Scotland by bus and train is about 11 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the 32 bus from the Elgin stop near Burghead in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bus Station, Elgin stop, which is closest to Orkney Islands in Scotland.

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