How to get from Haymarket to The Balfour by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Haymarket to The Balfour in Orkney Islands, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Haymarket 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 10 hr 50 min.

650min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - NL2NL2
Bus - X10X10
Walk to The Balfour
Leaves from Haymarket

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Haymarket
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    142 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 Haymarket to The Balfour

The distance between Haymarket, Orkney Islands and The Balfour, Orkney Islands is approximately 263.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 650 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Haymarket 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 Haymarket

Haymarket is located at Haymarket, Orkney Islands and the nearest public transport station is Haymarket Station, Haymarket.

Bus stations close to Haymarket:

  • Haymarket Station, Haymarket
  • Magdala Crescent, Coates
  • West Maitland Street, Haymarket

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Haymarket to The Balfour?

    The fastest way takes 650 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line NL2, Bus line X10.

  • Is there a direct train between Haymarket and The Balfour?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 10 hr 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Haymarket to The Balfour?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Aberdeen station near Haymarket in Edinburgh 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 Haymarket to The Balfour by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Haymarket in Edinburgh and The Balfour in Orkney Islands by train and bus is about 10 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Haymarket to get to The Balfour?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Aberdeen station near Haymarket in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Haymarket and The Balfour?

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

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