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How to get from Forfar (Scotland) to Orkney (Scotland)

Calculate route from Forfar (Scotland, United Kingdom) to Orkney (Scotland, United Kingdom).

The flight distance (as the crow flies) between Forfar and Orkney is 260.2 km.

Roadmap (route) to go from Forfar to Orkney detailed above, you can also see the course layout on the map.

While doing trip Forfar - Orkney by car, the calculated route ends at a distance , or more straight.

Calculation of distance and route from Orkney to Forfar :

260.2435.2 km7h2mn
  1. Continue 0h0mn
    12 m
  2. Turn left onto West High Street 0h0mn
    322 m
  3. Turn left onto Green Street 0h0mn
    192 m
  4. Continue 0h1mn
    205 m
  5. Turn left onto Victoria Street 0h0mn
    47 m
  6. Turn right onto Castle Street 0h0mn
    42 m
  7. Turn slight right onto Castle Street 0h1mn
    596 m
  8. Turn left onto Kirriemuir Road 0h1mn
    1.7 km
  9. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A926 0h0mn
    453 m
  10. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Peter Pan Roundabout 0h5mn
    5.7 km
  11. Turn left onto Morrison Street 0h1mn
    894 m
  12. Turn slight right onto Slade Road 0h1mn
    479 m
  13. Turn left onto B951 0h26mn
    29.1 km
  14. Turn sharp right 0h4mn
    1.7 km
  15. Turn right onto Old Military Road 1h32mn
    43.8 km
  16. Turn sharp left onto B976 0h8mn
    8.1 km
  17. Turn left onto A939 0h7mn
    9.4 km
  18. Turn sharp left onto A939 0h13mn
    18.8 km
  19. Turn left onto A939 0h0mn
    348 m
  20. Turn right onto Conglass Lane 0h1mn
    843 m
  21. Turn right onto Main Street 0h13mn
    19.1 km
  22. Turn left onto A95 0h1mn
    1.4 km
  23. At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Speybridge Roundabout 0h1mn
    838 m
  24. At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Inverallan Roundabout 0h2mn
    2.8 km
  25. Turn right onto A938 0h12mn
    14.6 km
  26. Turn right onto A9 0h22mn
    34.7 km
  27. Keep right onto A9 0h0mn
    28 m
  28. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Longman Roundabout 0h6mn
    9.5 km
  29. At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Tore Roundabout 0h7mn
    10.5 km
  30. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ardullie Roundabout 0h5mn
    6.9 km
  31. Keep left onto B9176 0h0mn
    612 m
  32. Keep right onto Struie Road 0h0mn
    288 m
  33. Turn right onto B817 0h1mn
    1.8 km
  34. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto B817 0h1mn
    1.0 km
  35. Turn left onto Ardross Street 0h1mn
    986 m
  36. Turn right 0h1mn
    2.1 km
  37. Turn left onto Scotsburn Road 0h11mn
    15.5 km
  38. Turn left onto A9 0h3mn
    4.3 km
  39. At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Meikle Ferry Roundabout 0h0mn
    137 m
  40. Turn slight left onto A9 1h43mn
    51.4 km
  41. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Navidale Roundabout 0h24mn
    28.3 km
  42. Turn left onto A9 0h17mn
    20.3 km
  43. Turn right onto B870 0h11mn
    11.0 km
  44. Turn right onto B874 0h0mn
    234 m
  45. Turn left onto B870 0h4mn
    4.5 km
  46. Turn left onto B876 0h1mn
    1.5 km
  47. Turn right 0h16mn
    12.9 km
  48. Turn left 0h0mn
    327 m
  49. Turn right 0h2mn
    653 m
  50. Continue 0h0mn
    21 m
  51. Turn right onto A836 0h0mn
    35 m
  52. Turn left onto Gills Pier Road 0h0mn
    338 m
  53. Turn right 0h0mn
    103 m
  54. Turn right 1h26mn
    28.7 km
  55. Turn sharp left onto Pier Road 0h1mn
    602 m
  56. Continue onto Ontoft Road 0h0mn
    113 m
  57. Keep right onto Cromarty Square 0h0mn
    62 m
  58. Continue onto Saint Margaret's Road 0h1mn
    532 m
  59. Turn left onto A961 0h19mn
    21.7 km
  60. Turn right onto Holm Road 0h1mn
    580 m
  61. Turn left onto Bignold Park Road 0h1mn
    1.0 km
  62. Turn right onto Junction Road 0h0mn
    224 m
  63. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Harbour Street 0h0mn
    95 m
  64. Arrive at destination 0h0mn
    0 m

Travel from Forfar (Scotland) to a selection of major cities.

Distances from Forfar to biggest cities in Scotland

  • Falkirk,35,310 inhabitants.90 km
  • Irvine,33,740 inhabitants.158 km
  • Dumfries,33,280 inhabitants.181 km
  • Motherwell,32,120 inhabitants.117 km
  • Rutherglen,31,180 inhabitants.122 km
  • Wishaw,30,510 inhabitants.117 km
  • Cambuslang,27,610 inhabitants.122 km
  • Bearsden,27,340 inhabitants.121 km
  • Clydebank,26,640 inhabitants.125 km
  • Newton Mearns,24,650 inhabitants.132 km
  • Vale of Leven,24,640 inhabitants.128 km
  • Arbroath,23,640 inhabitants.21 km
  • Musselburgh,23,620 inhabitants.79 km
  • Bishopbriggs,23,430 inhabitants.116 km
  • Elgin,22,980 inhabitants.115 km
  • Renfrew,22,010 inhabitants.127 km
  • Bathgate,21,070 inhabitants.95 km
  • Bellshill,20,650 inhabitants.115 km
  • Alloa,20,390 inhabitants.81 km
  • Orkney,20,100 inhabitants.261 km

Other major cities in country :

  • Bradford [ENG], 299,310 inhabitants. 325 km
  • Southend-on-Sea [ENG], 295,310 inhabitants. 615 km
  • Belfast [NIR], 274,770 inhabitants. 297 km
  • Derby [ENG], 270,468 inhabitants. 424 km
  • Plymouth [ENG], 260,203 inhabitants. 703 km
  • Luton [ENG], 258,018 inhabitants. 554 km
  • Wolverhampton [ENG], 252,791 inhabitants. 454 km
  • City of Westminster [ENG], 247,614 inhabitants. 600 km
  • Southampton [ENG], 246,201 inhabitants. 646 km
  • Blackpool [ENG], 239,409 inhabitants. 315 km
  • Milton Keynes [ENG], 229,941 inhabitants. 531 km
  • Bexley [ENG], 228,000 inhabitants. 612 km
  • Northampton [ENG], 215,963 inhabitants. 506 km
  • Archway [ENG], 215,667 inhabitants. 593 km
  • Norwich [ENG], 213,166 inhabitants. 522 km
  • Dudley [ENG], 199,059 inhabitants. 464 km
  • Portsmouth [ENG], 194,150 inhabitants. 661 km
  • Newcastle upon Tyne [ENG], 192,382 inhabitants. 202 km
  • Sutton [ENG], 187,600 inhabitants. 615 km
  • Swindon [ENG], 185,609 inhabitants. 571 km

Route from Orkney to major cities (United Kingdom).

  • Distance Orkney London
    851 km
  • Distance Orkney Birmingham
    727 km
  • Distance Orkney Liverpool
    621 km
  • Distance Orkney Nottingham
    681 km
  • Distance Orkney Sheffield
    630 km
  • Distance Orkney Bristol
    838 km
  • Distance Orkney Leicester
    716 km
  • Distance Orkney Leeds
    584 km
  • Distance Orkney Cardiff
    836 km
  • Distance Orkney Manchester
    614 km
  • Distance Orkney Stoke-on-Trent
    667 km
  • Distance Orkney Coventry
    738 km
  • Distance Orkney Sunderland
    464 km
  • Distance Orkney Birkenhead
    622 km
  • Distance Orkney Islington
    849 km
  • Distance Orkney Reading
    847 km
  • Distance Orkney Kingston upon Hull
    605 km
  • Distance Orkney Preston
    582 km
  • Distance Orkney Newport
    823 km
  • Distance Orkney Swansea
    822 km

Nearest cities to Forfar :

  • Glasgow, 591,620 inhabitants. 121 km
  • Edinburgh, 464,990 inhabitants. 79 km
  • Leeds, 455,123 inhabitants. 328 km
  • Sunderland, 335,415 inhabitants. 215 km
  • Kingston upon Hull, 314,018 inhabitants. 361 km
  • Preston, 313,332 inhabitants. 321 km
  • Bradford, 299,310 inhabitants. 325 km
  • Blackpool, 239,409 inhabitants. 315 km
  • Aberdeen, 196,670 inhabitants. 74 km
  • Newcastle upon Tyne, 192,382 inhabitants. 202 km
  • York, 153,717 inhabitants. 320 km
  • Burnley, 149,422 inhabitants. 319 km
  • Huddersfield, 149,017 inhabitants. 341 km
  • Dundee, 147,710 inhabitants. 20 km
  • Blackburn, 146,521 inhabitants. 323 km
  • Middlesbrough, 142,707 inhabitants. 253 km
  • Darlington, 92,363 inhabitants. 251 km
  • Southport, 91,703 inhabitants. 334 km
  • Harrogate, 89,060 inhabitants. 307 km
  • Hartlepool, 88,855 inhabitants. 242 km
  • South Shields, 83,655 inhabitants. 205 km
  • Halifax, 82,624 inhabitants. 332 km
  • Stockton-on-Tees, 79,957 inhabitants. 251 km
  • Wakefield, 78,978 inhabitants. 341 km
  • Carlisle, 78,470 inhabitants. 195 km
  • Gateshead, 77,649 inhabitants. 204 km
  • Fylde, 76,500 inhabitants. 313 km
  • Paisley, 76,220 inhabitants. 131 km
  • East Kilbride, 74,740 inhabitants. 126 km
  • Rossendale, 67,400 inhabitants. 332 km
  • Scarborough, 61,749 inhabitants. 306 km
  • Castleford, 60,509 inhabitants. 339 km
  • Bangor, 60,385 inhabitants. 282 km
  • Morley, 57,385 inhabitants. 333 km
  • Castlereagh, 56,679 inhabitants. 298 km
  • Dewsbury, 56,640 inhabitants. 338 km
  • Livingston, 56,570 inhabitants. 91 km
  • Washington, 53,526 inhabitants. 212 km
  • Hamilton, 53,200 inhabitants. 121 km
  • Morecambe, 51,644 inhabitants. 287 km
  • Cumbernauld, 51,610 inhabitants. 103 km
  • Batley, 50,807 inhabitants. 337 km
  • Dunfermline, 50,380 inhabitants. 73 km
  • Keighley, 50,171 inhabitants. 315 km
  • Kirkcaldy, 49,460 inhabitants. 61 km
  • Durham, 47,785 inhabitants. 224 km
  • Ayr, 47,190 inhabitants. 170 km
  • Perth, 47,180 inhabitants. 43 km
  • Lancaster, 47,162 inhabitants. 289 km
  • Inverness, 46,870 inhabitants. 123 km

Location Forfar (Scotland) :

Country flag
Location Forfar
State Scotland
County Angus
Country United Kingdom
Country code / ISO 2 GB
Latitude 56.6438200
Longitude -2.8900100
Altitude 0 meters
Time zone Europe/London

Location Orkney (Scotland) :

Country flag
Location Orkney
State Scotland
County Orkney Islands
Country United Kingdom
Country code / ISO 2 GB
Latitude 58.9846500
Longitude -2.9595300
Altitude 0 meters
Time zone Europe/London

Find a hotel in Orkney

Karrawa Guest House


Karrawa Guest House is set in the town of Kirkwall, less than 1 mile from the town centre and within 2.5 miles of the airport and ferry terminal. This family-run property offers pleasant rooms with free Wi-Fi. This hotel is located 1.53 from the city center Inverness.

This 3.0 star property has 4 rooms. You can book a room from 75.05 GBP.

Location :
Karrawa Guest House
Inganess Road
KW15 1SP Kirkwall

Book a room from 75.05 GBP

West End Hotel


West End Hotel is set in Kirkwall, 1.2 km from Highland Park Distillery. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. Certain rooms feature a seating area for your convenience. This hotel is located 0.73 from the city center Inverness.

This 3.0 star property has 10 rooms. You can book a room from 65 GBP.

Location :
West End Hotel
14 Main Street
KW15 1BU Kirkwall

Book a room from 65 GBP

The Orkney Hotel


Boasting a garden and a bar, The Orkney Hotel is located in Kirkwall. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. Highland Park Distillery is 1.8 km away. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a desk. This hotel is located 0.51 from the city center Inverness.

This 3.0 star property has 17 rooms. You can book a room from 70 GBP.

Location :
The Orkney Hotel
40 Victoria Street
KW15 1DN Kirkwall

Book a room from 70 GBP

Apartment 76


Apartment 76 is located in Kirkwall, 1.7 km from Highland Park Distillery, in an area where fishing can be enjoyed. It features city views and free WiFi. This hotel is located 0.54 from the city center Inverness.

This 4.0 star property has 1 rooms. You can book a room from 90 GBP.

Location :
Apartment 76
76 Junction Road
KW15 1AR Kirkwall

Book a room from 90 GBP

Orcades Hostel


Offering free WiFi throughout the property, Orcades Hostel is located in Kirkwall, within 12 km of Maeshowe. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge. The units in the hostel are equipped with a TV. This hotel is located 0.87 from the city center Inverness.

This 4.0 star property has 5 rooms. You can book a room from 23 GBP.

Location :
Orcades Hostel
Muddisdale Road
KW15 1RS Kirkwall

Book a room from 23 GBP

Northlight Apartments


Situated in Kirkwall within 2.2 km of Highland Park Distillery, Northlight Apartments provides accommodation with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and a kitchen. A dishwasher and oven are also available, as well as a kettle. This hotel is located 0.13 from the city center Inverness.

This 4.0 star property has 2 rooms. You can book a room from 95 GBP.

Location :
Northlight Apartments
Tower Building Junction Road
KW15 1JY Kirkwall

Book a room from 95 GBP

Albert Hotel


Providing free WiFi and a bar, Albert Hotel is located in Kirkwall, 2.2 km from Highland Park Distillery. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. This hotel is located 0.10 from the city center Inverness.

This 3.0 star property has 18 rooms. You can book a room from 128 GBP.

Location :
Albert Hotel
7 Mounthoolie Place
KW15 1JZ Kirkwall

Book a room from 128 GBP

Hildeval


Set in picturesque Kirkwall, capital of the Orkney Islands, Hildeval offers en suite accommodation, free Wi-Fi throughout and a flat-screen TV in each room. This hotel is located 1.00 from the city center Inverness.

This 4.0 star property has 5 rooms. You can book a room from 60 GBP.

Location :
Hildeval
Hildeval Easthill
KW15 1LY Kirkwall

Book a room from 60 GBP

Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments


Set in Kirkwall, Orkney, family-run Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments overlooks Kirkwall harbour. It offers local produce in its restaurant and traditionally styled rooms, with free Wi-Fi. Free private parking is available on site. This hotel is located 0.17 from the city center Inverness.

This 3.0 star property has 51 rooms. You can book a room from 64.5 GBP.

Location :
Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments
Ayre Road
KW15 1QX Kirkwall

Book a room from 64.5 GBP

St Ola Hotel


St Ola Hotel offers accommodation in Kirkwall. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. A flat-screen TV, as well as an iPod docking station are featured. You will find a kettle in the room. This hotel is located 0.02 from the city center Inverness.

This 3.0 star property has 6 rooms. You can book a room from 70 GBP.

Location :
St Ola Hotel
Harbour Street
KW15 1LE Kirkwall

Book a room from 70 GBP