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

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

The flight distance (as the crow flies) between Elgin and Orkney is 149.8 km.

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

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

Calculation of distance and route from Orkney to Elgin :

149.8299.9 km5h16mn
  1. Continue onto Blackfriars Road 0h0mn
    165 m
  2. Continue onto Trinity Place 0h0mn
    104 m
  3. Turn right onto A941 0h0mn
    107 m
  4. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Alexandra Road 0h0mn
    341 m
  5. At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Alexandra Road 0h0mn
    139 m
  6. At roundabout, take exit 3 onto High Street 0h1mn
    375 m
  7. At roundabout, take exit 4 onto West Road 0h12mn
    15.3 km
  8. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A96 0h1mn
    1.7 km
  9. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Findhorn Roundabout 0h2mn
    2.3 km
  10. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A96 0h1mn
    556 m
  11. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A96 0h10mn
    13.6 km
  12. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Forres Road 0h2mn
    1.2 km
  13. Turn slight left onto King Street 0h10mn
    12.6 km
  14. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A96 0h6mn
    8.6 km
  15. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Smithton Roundabout 0h1mn
    990 m
  16. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto West Seafield Roundabout 0h1mn
    824 m
  17. At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Raigmore Interchange 0h1mn
    1.8 km
  18. Keep right onto A9 0h0mn
    28 m
  19. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Longman Roundabout 0h6mn
    9.5 km
  20. At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Tore Roundabout 0h7mn
    10.5 km
  21. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ardullie Roundabout 0h5mn
    6.9 km
  22. Keep left onto B9176 0h0mn
    612 m
  23. Keep right onto Struie Road 0h0mn
    288 m
  24. Turn right onto B817 0h1mn
    1.8 km
  25. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto B817 0h1mn
    1.0 km
  26. Turn left onto Ardross Street 0h1mn
    986 m
  27. Turn right 0h1mn
    2.1 km
  28. Turn left onto Scotsburn Road 0h11mn
    15.5 km
  29. Turn left onto A9 0h3mn
    4.3 km
  30. At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Meikle Ferry Roundabout 0h0mn
    137 m
  31. Turn slight left onto A9 1h43mn
    51.4 km
  32. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Navidale Roundabout 0h24mn
    28.3 km
  33. Turn left onto A9 0h17mn
    20.3 km
  34. Turn right onto B870 0h11mn
    11.0 km
  35. Turn right onto B874 0h0mn
    234 m
  36. Turn left onto B870 0h4mn
    4.5 km
  37. Turn left onto B876 0h1mn
    1.5 km
  38. Turn right 0h16mn
    12.9 km
  39. Turn left 0h0mn
    327 m
  40. Turn right 0h2mn
    653 m
  41. Continue 0h0mn
    21 m
  42. Turn right onto A836 0h0mn
    35 m
  43. Turn left onto Gills Pier Road 0h0mn
    338 m
  44. Turn right 0h0mn
    103 m
  45. Turn right 1h26mn
    28.7 km
  46. Turn sharp left onto Pier Road 0h1mn
    602 m
  47. Continue onto Ontoft Road 0h0mn
    113 m
  48. Keep right onto Cromarty Square 0h0mn
    62 m
  49. Continue onto Saint Margaret's Road 0h1mn
    532 m
  50. Turn left onto A961 0h19mn
    21.7 km
  51. Turn right onto Holm Road 0h1mn
    580 m
  52. Turn left onto Bignold Park Road 0h1mn
    1.0 km
  53. Turn right onto Junction Road 0h0mn
    224 m
  54. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Harbour Street 0h0mn
    95 m
  55. Arrive at destination 0h0mn
    0 m

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

Distances from Elgin to biggest cities in Scotland

  • Falkirk,35,310 inhabitants.186 km
  • Irvine,33,740 inhabitants.240 km
  • Dumfries,33,280 inhabitants.288 km
  • Motherwell,32,120 inhabitants.211 km
  • Rutherglen,31,180 inhabitants.210 km
  • Wishaw,30,510 inhabitants.213 km
  • Cambuslang,27,610 inhabitants.211 km
  • Bearsden,27,340 inhabitants.203 km
  • Clydebank,26,640 inhabitants.206 km
  • Newton Mearns,24,650 inhabitants.218 km
  • Vale of Leven,24,640 inhabitants.202 km
  • Arbroath,23,640 inhabitants.129 km
  • Musselburgh,23,620 inhabitants.191 km
  • Bishopbriggs,23,430 inhabitants.202 km
  • Renfrew,22,010 inhabitants.208 km
  • Bathgate,21,070 inhabitants.196 km
  • Bellshill,20,650 inhabitants.208 km
  • Alloa,20,390 inhabitants.173 km
  • Orkney,20,100 inhabitants.150 km

Other major cities in country :

  • Bradford [ENG], 299,310 inhabitants. 440 km
  • Southend-on-Sea [ENG], 295,310 inhabitants. 728 km
  • Belfast [NIR], 274,770 inhabitants. 376 km
  • Derby [ENG], 270,468 inhabitants. 539 km
  • Plymouth [ENG], 260,203 inhabitants. 812 km
  • Luton [ENG], 258,018 inhabitants. 669 km
  • Wolverhampton [ENG], 252,791 inhabitants. 569 km
  • City of Westminster [ENG], 247,614 inhabitants. 715 km
  • Southampton [ENG], 246,201 inhabitants. 761 km
  • Blackpool [ENG], 239,409 inhabitants. 427 km
  • Milton Keynes [ENG], 229,941 inhabitants. 645 km
  • Bexley [ENG], 228,000 inhabitants. 726 km
  • Northampton [ENG], 215,963 inhabitants. 621 km
  • Archway [ENG], 215,667 inhabitants. 707 km
  • Norwich [ENG], 213,166 inhabitants. 631 km
  • Dudley [ENG], 199,059 inhabitants. 579 km
  • Portsmouth [ENG], 194,150 inhabitants. 776 km
  • Newcastle upon Tyne [ENG], 192,382 inhabitants. 316 km
  • Sutton [ENG], 187,600 inhabitants. 729 km
  • Swindon [ENG], 185,609 inhabitants. 685 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 Elgin :

  • Glasgow, 591,620 inhabitants. 207 km
  • Edinburgh, 464,990 inhabitants. 189 km
  • Sunderland, 335,415 inhabitants. 328 km
  • Aberdeen, 196,670 inhabitants. 92 km
  • Newcastle upon Tyne, 192,382 inhabitants. 316 km
  • Dundee, 147,710 inhabitants. 133 km
  • Hartlepool, 88,855 inhabitants. 355 km
  • South Shields, 83,655 inhabitants. 317 km
  • Carlisle, 78,470 inhabitants. 308 km
  • Gateshead, 77,649 inhabitants. 317 km
  • Paisley, 76,220 inhabitants. 213 km
  • East Kilbride, 74,740 inhabitants. 216 km
  • Newtownabbey, 63,860 inhabitants. 369 km
  • Bangor, 60,385 inhabitants. 364 km
  • Livingston, 56,570 inhabitants. 195 km
  • Washington, 53,526 inhabitants. 326 km
  • Hamilton, 53,200 inhabitants. 214 km
  • Cumbernauld, 51,610 inhabitants. 194 km
  • Dunfermline, 50,380 inhabitants. 176 km
  • Kirkcaldy, 49,460 inhabitants. 171 km
  • Durham, 47,785 inhabitants. 337 km
  • Ayr, 47,190 inhabitants. 256 km
  • Perth, 47,180 inhabitants. 140 km
  • Inverness, 46,870 inhabitants. 57 km
  • Kilmarnock, 46,350 inhabitants. 238 km
  • Coatbridge, 43,970 inhabitants. 204 km
  • Greenock, 43,690 inhabitants. 209 km
  • Wallsend, 42,739 inhabitants. 316 km
  • Newburn, 41,347 inhabitants. 312 km
  • North Shields, 39,747 inhabitants. 315 km
  • Glenrothes, 39,100 inhabitants. 162 km
  • Whitley Bay, 38,055 inhabitants. 313 km
  • Houghton-Le-Spring, 37,840 inhabitants. 333 km
  • Blyth, 37,339 inhabitants. 302 km
  • Airdrie, 37,130 inhabitants. 203 km
  • Peterlee, 37,015 inhabitants. 344 km
  • Chester-le-Street, 36,917 inhabitants. 329 km
  • Stirling, 36,440 inhabitants. 174 km
  • Falkirk, 35,310 inhabitants. 186 km
  • Felling, 34,355 inhabitants. 319 km
  • Irvine, 33,740 inhabitants. 240 km
  • Dumfries, 33,280 inhabitants. 288 km
  • Cramlington, 33,180 inhabitants. 305 km
  • Motherwell, 32,120 inhabitants. 211 km
  • Rutherglen, 31,180 inhabitants. 210 km
  • Wishaw, 30,510 inhabitants. 213 km
  • Carrickfergus, 29,208 inhabitants. 361 km
  • Consett, 29,137 inhabitants. 324 km
  • Ballymena, 28,932 inhabitants. 360 km
  • Ashington, 27,670 inhabitants. 296 km

Location Elgin (Scotland) :

Country flag
Location Elgin
State Scotland
County Moray
Country United Kingdom
Country code / ISO 2 GB
Latitude 57.6494700
Longitude -3.3184300
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 Ashington.

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 Ashington.

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 Ashington.

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 Ashington.

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 Ashington.

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 Ashington.

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 Ashington.

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 Ashington.

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 Ashington.

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 Ashington.

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