How far is it from Kirkwall to Clouston?

The distance between Kirkwall and Clouston is 12 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kirkwall to Clouston?

The drive from Kirkwall to Clouston takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Kirkwall to Clouston?

The fastest route from Kirkwall to Clouston covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Clouston from Kirkwall?

Clouston lies roughly to the west of Kirkwall.

Are there charging stations between Kirkwall and Clouston?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Kirkwall to Clouston, 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.

Kirkwall Clouston

Distance: 12 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Kirkwall to Clouston takes about 20 min via A965. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions5 · 12 mi

1 Depart onto Harbour Street 116 yd
2 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Ayre Road 1 mi
3 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Hatston Brae 11 mi
4 Turn left onto Ireland Road 1 mi
5 Arrive onto Ireland Road

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The return trip from Clouston to Kirkwall covers roughly the same distance, 12 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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Top attractions along the route

Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

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Clouston → Finstown5 mi · 10 min Clouston → Bimbister6 mi · 10 min Clouston → Wasbister, Orkney Islands 25 mi · 10 min Clouston → Quholm5 mi · 10 min Clouston → Tuskerbister6 mi · 15 min Clouston → Kirbuster13 mi · 25 min

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

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How far is it from Kirkwall to Clouston?: The distance between Kirkwall and Clouston is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkwall to Clouston?: The drive from Kirkwall to Clouston takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Kirkwall to Clouston?: The fastest route from Kirkwall to Clouston covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Clouston from Kirkwall?: Clouston lies roughly to the west of Kirkwall.
Are there charging stations between Kirkwall and Clouston?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Kirkwall to Clouston, 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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