How far is it from Isbister, Orkney Islands to Hourston?

The distance between Isbister, Orkney Islands and Hourston is 7 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Isbister, Orkney Islands to Hourston?

The drive from Isbister, Orkney Islands to Hourston takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Isbister, Orkney Islands to Hourston?

The fastest route from Isbister, Orkney Islands to Hourston covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Hourston from Isbister, Orkney Islands?

Hourston lies roughly to the west of Isbister, Orkney Islands.

Are there charging stations between Isbister, Orkney Islands and Hourston?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Isbister, Orkney Islands to Hourston, 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.

Isbister, Orkney Islands Hourston

Distance: 7 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Isbister, Orkney Islands to Hourston takes about 15 min via C5. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions5 · 7 mi

1 Depart onto Gorseness Road 1 mi
2 Turn left 1 mi
3 Continue right onto Lyde Road 4 mi
4 Turn right 2 mi
5 Arrive

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The return trip from Hourston to Isbister, Orkney Islands covers roughly the same distance, 7 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

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Hourston → Houton15 mi · 25 min Hourston → Tronston4 mi · 10 min Hourston → Newgarth4 mi · 10 min Hourston → Grimeston4 mi · 10 min Hourston → Coubister8 mi · 15 min Hourston → Orphir12 mi · 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 Isbister, Orkney Islands to Hourston?: The distance between Isbister, Orkney Islands and Hourston is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Isbister, Orkney Islands to Hourston?: The drive from Isbister, Orkney Islands to Hourston takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Isbister, Orkney Islands to Hourston?: The fastest route from Isbister, Orkney Islands to Hourston covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Hourston from Isbister, Orkney Islands?: Hourston lies roughly to the west of Isbister, Orkney Islands.
Are there charging stations between Isbister, Orkney Islands and Hourston?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Isbister, Orkney Islands to Hourston, 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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