How far is it from Cairston to Deerness?

The distance between Cairston and Deerness is 24 mi by road.

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

The drive from Cairston to Deerness takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Cairston to Deerness?

The fastest route from Cairston to Deerness covers 24 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Deerness from Cairston?

Deerness lies roughly to the east of Cairston.

Are there charging stations between Cairston and Deerness?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Cairston to Deerness, 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.

Cairston Deerness

Distance: 24 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Cairston to Deerness takes about 40 min via A965. The distance is 24 mi. The straight-line distance is 19 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 24 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 right onto Junction Road 1 mi
7 Turn left onto Castle Street 1 mi
8 Turn left onto Palace Road 1 mi

9 Continue slightly right onto Dundas Crescent 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Bignold Park Road 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Deerness Road 9 mi
12 Turn left onto Halley Road 2 yd
13 Arrive onto Halley Road

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The return trip from Deerness to Cairston covers roughly the same distance, 24 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

Houton Ferry Terminal
Ferry Terminals
Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Popular destinations close by

Deerness → Outertown28 mi · 50 min Deerness → Kirkwall10 mi · 20 min Deerness → Frotoft30 mi · 2 h Deerness → Germiston GB19 mi · 35 min Deerness → Foubister4 mi · 10 min Deerness → Newbigging, Orkney Islands17 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 October 2026.

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How far is it from Cairston to Deerness?: The distance between Cairston and Deerness is 24 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cairston to Deerness?: The drive from Cairston to Deerness takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Cairston to Deerness?: The fastest route from Cairston to Deerness covers 24 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Deerness from Cairston?: Deerness lies roughly to the east of Cairston.
Are there charging stations between Cairston and Deerness?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Cairston to Deerness, 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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