How far is it from Bilbster to Horraldshay?

The distance between Bilbster and Horraldshay is 60 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bilbster to Horraldshay?

The drive from Bilbster to Horraldshay takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Bilbster to Horraldshay?

The fastest route from Bilbster to Horraldshay covers 60 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.

Which direction is Horraldshay from Bilbster?

Horraldshay lies roughly to the north of Bilbster.

Are there charging stations between Bilbster and Horraldshay?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bilbster to Horraldshay, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); 3 Victoria Place, Wick (50 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 45.

Bilbster Horraldshay

Distance: 60 miDuration: 2 h 20 min

Driving from Bilbster to Horraldshay takes about 2 h 20 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 60 mi. The straight-line distance is 39 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Ackergill, Burwick, Nether Button, Hatston, Blackhill, Orkney Islands. Driving directions

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Driving directions30 · 60 mi

1 Depart right 3 mi
2 Turn right onto Station Road 2 mi
3 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
4 Turn left 3 mi
5 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
6 Turn right 9 mi
7 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
8 Turn left 1 mi
9 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
11 Turn right 152 yd
12 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi
13 Continue straight 43 yd

14 Turn left onto Pier Road 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Ontoft Road 125 yd
16 Turn right onto Cromarty Square 68 yd
17 Continue straight onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi
18 Turn left 14 mi
19 Continue right onto Holm Road 1 mi
20 At end of road, turn left onto Bignold Park Road 1 mi
21 Continue straight onto Dundas Crescent 1 mi
22 Turn slightly left onto Palace Road 1 mi
23 Continue left onto Castle Street 130 yd
24 Turn right onto Junction Road 1 mi
25 At roundabout, take exit left onto Ayre Road 1 mi
26 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Hatston Brae 7 mi
27 Turn right 2 mi
28 Turn left onto Holland Road 1 mi
29 Turn left onto Grandon Road 1 mi
30 Arrive onto Grandon Road

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The return trip from Horraldshay to Bilbster covers roughly the same distance, 60 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

45 chargers

John O'groats, WickJohn O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YX75 kW
3 Victoria Place, Wick3 Victoria Place, Wick, KW1 4AP50 kW
Church Road, St. Margaret's HopeChurch Road, St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SR50 kW
Dounby Primary School, DounbyDounby Primary School, Dounby, Orkney Islands, KW17 2JA50 kW
Ferry Road, StromnessFerry Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AD50 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
Ferry Terminals
Kirkwall Port
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Popular destinations close by

Horraldshay → Rackwick, Orkney Islands 237 mi · 6 h 45 min Horraldshay → Voy11 mi · 20 min Horraldshay → Aith, Orkney Islands35 mi · 7 h 55 min Horraldshay → Howe52 mi · 2 h 5 min Horraldshay → Tain, Highland 257 mi · 2 h 10 min Horraldshay → Newlands of Geise61 mi · 2 h 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

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How far is it from Bilbster to Horraldshay?: The distance between Bilbster and Horraldshay is 60 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bilbster to Horraldshay?: The drive from Bilbster to Horraldshay takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Bilbster to Horraldshay?: The fastest route from Bilbster to Horraldshay covers 60 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.
Which direction is Horraldshay from Bilbster?: Horraldshay lies roughly to the north of Bilbster.
Are there charging stations between Bilbster and Horraldshay?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bilbster to Horraldshay, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); 3 Victoria Place, Wick (50 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 45.

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