How far is it from Northwall to Bimbister?

The distance between Northwall and Bimbister is 45 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Northwall to Bimbister?

The drive from Northwall to Bimbister takes approximately 7 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Northwall to Bimbister?

The fastest route from Northwall to Bimbister covers 45 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 5 min.

Which direction is Bimbister from Northwall?

Bimbister lies roughly to the south-west of Northwall.

Are there charging stations between Northwall and Bimbister?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Northwall to Bimbister, 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.

Northwall Bimbister

Distance: 45 miDuration: 7 h 5 min

Driving from Northwall to Bimbister takes about 7 h 5 min via Kirkwall - Eday. The distance is 45 mi. The straight-line distance is 32 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Balfour GB, Crookness, Bimbister. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 45 mi

1 Depart 8 mi
2 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
3 Turn left 7 mi
4 Keep straight 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Eday - Sanday 4 mi
6 Turn left onto Kirkwall - Eday 17 mi
7 Continue straight 67 yd
8 Turn left 44 yd

9 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Shore Street 70 yd
11 Continue straight onto Harbour Street 120 yd
12 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Ayre Road 1 mi
13 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Hatston Brae 8 mi
14 Turn right 2 mi
15 Turn right 150 yd
16 Arrive

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The return trip from Bimbister to Northwall covers roughly the same distance, 45 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

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Bimbister → South Walls26 mi · 2 h 30 min Bimbister → Laminess33 mi · 6 h 40 min Bimbister → Dounby4 mi · 10 min Bimbister → Clestrain9 mi · 15 min Bimbister → Crookness10 mi · 25 min Bimbister → Southtown, Orkney Islands23 mi · 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 September 2026.

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How far is it from Northwall to Bimbister?: The distance between Northwall and Bimbister is 45 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Northwall to Bimbister?: The drive from Northwall to Bimbister takes approximately 7 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Northwall to Bimbister?: The fastest route from Northwall to Bimbister covers 45 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 5 min.
Which direction is Bimbister from Northwall?: Bimbister lies roughly to the south-west of Northwall.
Are there charging stations between Northwall and Bimbister?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Northwall to Bimbister, 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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