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

The distance between Corston, Orkney Islands and Birsay is 8 mi by road.

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

The drive from Corston, Orkney Islands to Birsay takes approximately 15 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Corston, Orkney Islands to Birsay covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Birsay from Corston, Orkney Islands?

Birsay lies roughly to the north-west of Corston, Orkney Islands.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Corston, Orkney Islands to Birsay, including Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Stromness Ferry Terminal, Stromness (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 16.

Corston, Orkney Islands Birsay

Distance: 8 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Corston, Orkney Islands to Birsay takes about 15 min via A986. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions5 · 8 mi

1 Depart straight 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right 5 mi
3 Continue straight 3 mi
4 Turn left 40 yd
5 Arrive right

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The return trip from Birsay to Corston, Orkney Islands covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Charging points along the way

16 chargers

Dounby Primary School, DounbyDounby Primary School, Dounby, Orkney Islands, KW17 2JA50 kW
Ferry Road, StromnessFerry Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AD50 kW
Stromness Ferry Terminal, StromnessStromness Ferry Terminal, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3BH50 kW
63 John Street, Stromness63 John Street, Stromness, KW16 3AD22 kW
Houton Ferry Terminal, OrkneyHouton Ferry Terminal, Orkney, KW17 2RD22 kW

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Birsay → Swannay4 mi · 10 min Birsay → Russland8 mi · 15 min Birsay → Evie9 mi · 15 min Birsay → Harray8 mi · 15 min Birsay → Stenso10 mi · 15 min Birsay → Toab, Orkney Islands27 mi · 45 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 Corston, Orkney Islands to Birsay?: The distance between Corston, Orkney Islands and Birsay is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Corston, Orkney Islands to Birsay?: The drive from Corston, Orkney Islands to Birsay takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Corston, Orkney Islands to Birsay?: The fastest route from Corston, Orkney Islands to Birsay covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Birsay from Corston, Orkney Islands?: Birsay lies roughly to the north-west of Corston, Orkney Islands.
Are there charging stations between Corston, Orkney Islands and Birsay?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Corston, Orkney Islands to Birsay, including Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Stromness Ferry Terminal, Stromness (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 16.

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