How far is it from Birsay to Toab, Orkney Islands?

The distance between Birsay and Toab, Orkney Islands is 27 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Birsay to Toab, Orkney Islands?

The drive from Birsay to Toab, Orkney Islands takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Birsay to Toab, Orkney Islands?

The fastest route from Birsay to Toab, Orkney Islands covers 27 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Toab, Orkney Islands from Birsay?

Toab, Orkney Islands lies roughly to the south-east of Birsay.

Are there charging stations between Birsay and Toab, Orkney Islands?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Birsay to Toab, Orkney Islands, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 34.

Birsay Toab, Orkney Islands

Distance: 27 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from Birsay to Toab, Orkney Islands takes about 45 min via A986. The distance is 27 mi. The straight-line distance is 23 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 27 mi

1 Depart left 40 yd
2 At end of road, turn right 3 mi
3 Continue straight 9 mi
4 At end of road, turn left 7 mi
5 Turn straight 2 mi
6 At roundabout, take exit slightly right onto Ayre Road 1 mi
7 At roundabout, take exit right onto Junction Road 1 mi
8 Turn left onto Castle Street 1 mi

9 Turn left onto Palace Road 1 mi
10 Continue slightly right onto Dundas Crescent 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Bignold Park Road 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Deerness Road 7 mi
13 Turn right onto Old Voy Road 1 mi
14 Arrive onto Old Voy Road

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The return trip from Toab, Orkney Islands to Birsay covers roughly the same distance, 27 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

34 chargers

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
Great Western Road Car Park, KirkwallGreat Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1BX50 kW
Great Western Road South, KirkwallGreat Western Road South, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1AN50 kW

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Top attractions along the route

Stromness Port
Ferry Terminals
Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Toab, Orkney Islands → Huntscarth21 mi · 35 min Toab, Orkney Islands → Quatquoy16 mi · 30 min Toab, Orkney Islands → Brough, Orkney Islands20 mi · 30 min Toab, Orkney Islands → Braehead, Orkney Islands34 mi · 6 h 40 min Toab, Orkney Islands → Northtown7 mi · 15 min Toab, Orkney Islands → Knarston23 mi · 35 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 Birsay to Toab, Orkney Islands?: The distance between Birsay and Toab, Orkney Islands is 27 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Birsay to Toab, Orkney Islands?: The drive from Birsay to Toab, Orkney Islands takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Birsay to Toab, Orkney Islands?: The fastest route from Birsay to Toab, Orkney Islands covers 27 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Toab, Orkney Islands from Birsay?: Toab, Orkney Islands lies roughly to the south-east of Birsay.
Are there charging stations between Birsay and Toab, Orkney Islands?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Birsay to Toab, Orkney Islands, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 34.

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