How far is it from Kirkwall to Lyness?

The distance between Kirkwall and Lyness is 17 mi by road.

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

The drive from Kirkwall to Lyness takes approximately 2 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Kirkwall to Lyness?

The fastest route from Kirkwall to Lyness covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 15 min.

Which direction is Lyness from Kirkwall?

Lyness lies roughly to the south-west of Kirkwall.

Are there charging stations between Kirkwall and Lyness?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Kirkwall to Lyness, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 30.

Kirkwall Lyness

Distance: 17 miDuration: 2 h 15 min

Driving from Kirkwall to Lyness takes about 2 h 15 min via A964. The distance is 17 mi. The straight-line distance is 14 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 17 mi

1 Depart onto Harbour Street 116 yd
2 At roundabout, take exit left onto Junction Road 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Wellington Street 169 yd
4 Continue straight onto High Street 118 yd
5 Turn slightly left onto Old Scapa Road 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn right onto Old Scapa Road 1 mi
7 Continue straight 8 mi
8 Continue straight 2 mi

9 Turn left onto Houton Road 1 mi
10 Turn left 1 mi
11 Turn slightly right 176 yd
12 Turn straight onto Houton - Lyness 6 mi
13 Continue straight 1 mi
14 Turn right onto Baldreys Road 1 mi
15 Turn left 5 yd
16 Arrive

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The return trip from Lyness to Kirkwall covers roughly the same distance, 17 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

30 chargers

Church Road, St. Margaret's HopeChurch Road, St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SR50 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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Houton Ferry Terminal
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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Lyness → Syster62 mi · 4 h 5 min Lyness → The Breck9 mi · 2 h 10 min Lyness → Skirza58 mi · 3 h 55 min Lyness → Houton7 mi · 2 h Lyness → Longhope, Orkney Islands9 mi · 20 min Lyness → Kirbister, Orkney Islands16 mi · 2 h 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 September 2026.

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How far is it from Kirkwall to Lyness?: The distance between Kirkwall and Lyness is 17 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkwall to Lyness?: The drive from Kirkwall to Lyness takes approximately 2 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Kirkwall to Lyness?: The fastest route from Kirkwall to Lyness covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 15 min.
Which direction is Lyness from Kirkwall?: Lyness lies roughly to the south-west of Kirkwall.
Are there charging stations between Kirkwall and Lyness?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Kirkwall to Lyness, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 30.

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