How far is it from Achavanich to Lyness?

The distance between Achavanich and Lyness is 82 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Achavanich to Lyness?

The drive from Achavanich to Lyness takes approximately 4 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Achavanich to Lyness?

The fastest route from Achavanich to Lyness covers 82 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 20 min.

Which direction is Lyness from Achavanich?

Lyness lies roughly to the north of Achavanich.

Which roads does the route from Achavanich to Lyness follow?

The drive from Achavanich to Lyness mainly follows A9, A836.

Are there charging stations between Achavanich and Lyness?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Achavanich to Lyness, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Highland Council Village Road, Lybster (51 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 39.

Achavanich Lyness

Distance: 82 miDuration: 4 h 20 min

Driving from Achavanich to Lyness takes about 4 h 20 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 82 mi. The straight-line distance is 34 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Dixonfield, Papigoe, Burwick, Nether Button, Greenigoe. Driving directions

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Driving directions27 · 82 mi

1 Depart 12 mi
2 At end of road, turn left 6 mi
3 Continue right onto Castletown Road 1 mi
4 Continue slightly right onto Castletown Road 5 mi
5 Turn straight onto Main Street 11 mi
6 Turn left onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
7 Turn right 152 yd
8 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi
9 Continue straight 43 yd
10 Turn left onto Pier Road 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Ontoft Road 125 yd
12 Turn right onto Cromarty Square 68 yd
13 Continue straight onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi

14 Turn left 14 mi
15 Turn slightly left onto Holm Branch Road 1 mi
16 At roundabout, take exit left onto Foreland Road 1 mi
17 Continue slightly left onto Old Scapa Road 1 mi
18 Continue straight 8 mi
19 Continue straight 2 mi
20 Turn left onto Houton Road 1 mi
21 Turn left 1 mi
22 Turn slightly right 176 yd
23 Turn straight onto Houton - Lyness 6 mi
24 Continue straight 1 mi
25 Turn right onto Baldreys Road 1 mi
26 Turn left 5 yd
27 Arrive

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The return trip from Lyness to Achavanich covers roughly the same distance, 82 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

39 chargers

John O'groats, WickJohn O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YX75 kW
Highland Council Village Road, LybsterHighland Council Village Road, Lybster, Scotland, KW13 1UL51 kW
Church Road, St. Margaret's HopeChurch Road, St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SR50 kW
Ferry Road, StromnessFerry Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AD50 kW
Gill's Pier Road, Gill's BayGill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay, Highland, KW1 4YB50 kW

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Gills Bay
Ferry Terminals
St Margaret's Hope Port
Ferry Terminals
Houton Ferry Terminal
Ferry Terminals
Stromness Port
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Lyness → Syster62 mi · 4 h 5 min Lyness → The Breck9 mi · 2 h 10 min Lyness → Skirza58 mi · 3 h 55 min Lyness → Houton7 mi · 2 h Lyness → Longhope, Orkney Islands9 mi · 20 min Lyness → Kirbister, Orkney Islands16 mi · 2 h 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 17 August 2026.

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How far is it from Achavanich to Lyness?: The distance between Achavanich and Lyness is 82 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Achavanich to Lyness?: The drive from Achavanich to Lyness takes approximately 4 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Achavanich to Lyness?: The fastest route from Achavanich to Lyness covers 82 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 20 min.
Which direction is Lyness from Achavanich?: Lyness lies roughly to the north of Achavanich.
Which roads does the route from Achavanich to Lyness follow?: The drive from Achavanich to Lyness mainly follows A9, A836.
Are there charging stations between Achavanich and Lyness?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Achavanich to Lyness, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Highland Council Village Road, Lybster (51 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 39.

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