How far is it from Bustatoun to St Ola, Orkney Islands 2?

The distance between Bustatoun and St Ola, Orkney Islands 2 is 38 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bustatoun to St Ola, Orkney Islands 2?

The drive from Bustatoun to St Ola, Orkney Islands 2 takes approximately 11 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Bustatoun to St Ola, Orkney Islands 2?

The fastest route from Bustatoun to St Ola, Orkney Islands 2 covers 38 mi with a driving time of approximately 11 h 15 min.

Which direction is St Ola, Orkney Islands 2 from Bustatoun?

St Ola, Orkney Islands 2 lies roughly to the south-west of Bustatoun.

Are there charging stations between Bustatoun and St Ola, Orkney Islands 2?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bustatoun to St Ola, Orkney Islands 2, including Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW); Great Western Road South, Kirkwall (50 kW); Pickaquoy RD, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 23.

Bustatoun St Ola, Orkney Islands 2

Distance: 38 miDuration: 11 h 15 min

Driving from Bustatoun to St Ola, Orkney Islands 2 takes about 11 h 15 min via Kirkwall - North Ronaldsay. The distance is 38 mi. The straight-line distance is 34 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in St Ola, Orkney Islands, Kirkwall. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 38 mi

1 Depart onto Nesstoun Road 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
3 Turn slightly left 151 yd
4 Continue straight onto Kirkwall - North Ronaldsay 35 mi
5 Continue straight 67 yd
6 Turn left 44 yd
7 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
8 Turn right onto Shore Street 70 yd

9 Continue straight onto Harbour Street 120 yd
10 At roundabout, take exit left onto Junction Road 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto New Scapa Road 1 mi
12 At roundabout, take exit straight onto New Scapa Road 1 mi
13 Arrive right onto Old Scapa Road

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The return trip from St Ola, Orkney Islands 2 to Bustatoun covers roughly the same distance, 38 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

23 chargers

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
Pickaquoy RD, KirkwallPickaquoy RD, Kirkwall, KW15 1RP50 kW
Pickaquoy Road, KirkwallPickaquoy Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1RP50 kW
Great Western Road Car Park, KirkwallGreat Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1BX22 kW

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Top attractions along the route

Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Popular destinations close by

St Ola, Orkney Islands 2 → Northtown11 mi · 20 min St Ola, Orkney Islands 2 → Aikerness31 mi · 6 h 40 min St Ola, Orkney Islands 2 → Southtown, Orkney Islands13 mi · 20 min St Ola, Orkney Islands 2 → Eastside, Orkney Islands16 mi · 25 min St Ola, Orkney Islands 2 → Quindry17 mi · 25 min St Ola, Orkney Islands 2 → Stromness17 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 September 2026.

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How far is it from Bustatoun to St Ola, Orkney Islands 2?: The distance between Bustatoun and St Ola, Orkney Islands 2 is 38 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bustatoun to St Ola, Orkney Islands 2?: The drive from Bustatoun to St Ola, Orkney Islands 2 takes approximately 11 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Bustatoun to St Ola, Orkney Islands 2?: The fastest route from Bustatoun to St Ola, Orkney Islands 2 covers 38 mi with a driving time of approximately 11 h 15 min.
Which direction is St Ola, Orkney Islands 2 from Bustatoun?: St Ola, Orkney Islands 2 lies roughly to the south-west of Bustatoun.
Are there charging stations between Bustatoun and St Ola, Orkney Islands 2?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bustatoun to St Ola, Orkney Islands 2, including Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW); Great Western Road South, Kirkwall (50 kW); Pickaquoy RD, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 23.

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