How far is it from Cairston to Braeswick?

The distance between Cairston and Braeswick is 36 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cairston to Braeswick?

The drive from Cairston to Braeswick takes approximately 6 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Cairston to Braeswick?

The fastest route from Cairston to Braeswick covers 36 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 45 min.

Which direction is Braeswick from Cairston?

Braeswick lies roughly to the north-east of Cairston.

Are there charging stations between Cairston and Braeswick?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Cairston to Braeswick, including Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 32.

Cairston Braeswick

Distance: 36 miDuration: 6 h 45 min

Driving from Cairston to Braeswick takes about 6 h 45 min via Kirkwall - Eday. The distance is 36 mi. The straight-line distance is 27 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Stenness, Mirbister, Blackhill, Orkney Islands, Hatston, Balfour GB. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 36 mi

1 Depart onto Bu Road 3 yd
2 Turn right onto Howe Road 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right 11 mi
4 Turn straight 2 mi
5 At roundabout, take exit slightly right onto Ayre Road 1 mi
6 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Harbour Street 1 mi
7 Turn left 1 mi
8 Turn left 110 yd

9 Turn straight onto Kirkwall - Eday 17 mi
10 Turn right onto Eday - Sanday 4 mi
11 Continue straight 1 mi
12 Turn straight 93 yd
13 Continue straight 2 mi
14 Arrive

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The return trip from Braeswick to Cairston covers roughly the same distance, 36 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

32 chargers

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
Pickaquoy RD, KirkwallPickaquoy RD, Kirkwall, KW15 1RP50 kW

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Braeswick → Midland33 mi · 6 h 40 min Braeswick → Gorseness35 mi · 6 h 50 min Braeswick → Heddle30 mi · 6 h 40 min Braeswick → Burray Village34 mi · 6 h 40 min Braeswick → Otterswick, Orkney Islands7 mi · 15 min Braeswick → West Side, Orkney Islands11 mi · 1 h 25 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 Cairston to Braeswick?: The distance between Cairston and Braeswick is 36 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cairston to Braeswick?: The drive from Cairston to Braeswick takes approximately 6 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Cairston to Braeswick?: The fastest route from Cairston to Braeswick covers 36 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 45 min.
Which direction is Braeswick from Cairston?: Braeswick lies roughly to the north-east of Cairston.
Are there charging stations between Cairston and Braeswick?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Cairston to Braeswick, including Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 32.

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