How to get from Carluke to Orkney Islands by train?

From Carluke to Orkney Islands by train

To get from Carluke to Orkney Islands in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Carluke station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the NL2 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 5 min.

725min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
NL2
Walk to Orkney Islands
Leaves from Carluke

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carluke
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    41 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
    154 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    390 m • 5 min
  • 8
    undefined - NL2SCOTRAIL
    Wait for
    NL2
    Lerwick
  • 9
    Travel to
    Travel to
    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 Carluke to Orkney Islands

The distance between Carluke, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland is approximately 498.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 725 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carluke to Orkney Islands by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Carluke

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

Train stations close to Carluke:

  • Carluke

Bus stations close to Carluke:

  • Turning Circle, Carluke
  • Kirkton Avenue, Carluke
  • Station Road, Carluke

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
  • 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 Carluke to Orkney Islands?

    The fastest way takes 725 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line NL2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 12 hr 5 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Carluke and Orkney Islands in Scotland by train is about 12 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Central station near Carluke in Scotland.

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

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

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