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How to get from Argyle Street, Glasgow to The Balfour by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Argyle Street, Glasgow to The Balfour in Orkney Islands, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NL2 bus and finally take the X10 bus from Passenger Terminal, Hatston station to Kirkwall Hotel, Kirkwall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 6 min.

666min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - NL2NL2
Bus - X10X10
Walk to The Balfour
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    154 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen
    ID 9300ABA
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - NL2NL2
    Wait for bus
    NL2
    Lerwick
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston
    ID 9300KWH
    390 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Passenger Terminal, Hatston
    ID 6020710484
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X10X10
    Wait for bus
    X10
    Stromness
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirkwall Hotel, Kirkwall
    ID 6020710482
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to The Balfour
    Walk to
    The Balfour
    Scapa Court
    0.9 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Argyle Street, Glasgow to The Balfour

The distance between Argyle Street, Glasgow, Orkney Islands and The Balfour, Orkney Islands is approximately 289.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 666 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Argyle Street, Glasgow to The Balfour by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Orkney Islands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Argyle Street, Glasgow

Argyle Street, Glasgow is located at Argyle Street, Glasgow, Orkney Islands and the nearest public transport station is Glasgow Central.

Train stations close to Argyle Street, Glasgow:

  • Glasgow Central
  • Argyle Street

Bus stations close to Argyle Street, Glasgow:

  • Midland Street, Glasgow
  • Hielenman's Umbrella, Glasgow
  • Radisson Hotel, Glasgow

Public transport stations close to The Balfour, Orkney Islands

The Balfour is located at Scapa Court, Orkney Islands and the nearest public transport station is Hospital Entrance, Kirkwall.

Bus stations close to The Balfour:

  • Hospital Entrance, Kirkwall
  • New Balfour Hospital, Kirkwall
  • Langskaill Court, Kirkwall

Ferry stations close to The Balfour:

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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Argyle Street, Glasgow to The Balfour?

    The fastest way takes 666 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line NL2, Bus line X10.

  • Is there a direct train between Argyle Street, Glasgow and The Balfour?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 11 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Argyle Street, Glasgow to The Balfour?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Argyle Street, Glasgow in Scotland to Aberdeen station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Aberdeen station near The Balfour in Orkney Islands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Argyle Street, Glasgow to The Balfour by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Argyle Street, Glasgow in Scotland and The Balfour in Orkney Islands by train and bus is about 11 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Argyle Street, Glasgow to get to The Balfour?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Argyle Street, Glasgow in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Argyle Street, Glasgow and The Balfour?

    Get off the train at the Aberdeen stop, which is closest to The Balfour in Orkney Islands.

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