What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Stenness?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Stenness is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £60 and takes 10h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Stenness?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Stenness is to fly and bus which takes 3h 47m and costs £110 - £340.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Stenness?

The distance between Aberdeen and Stenness is 148 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Stenness without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Stenness without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 52m and costs £90 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Stenness?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Aberdeen to Stenness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stenness?

There are 223+ hotels available in Stenness.

Aberdeen to Stenness - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Aberdeen to Stenness by plane, bus, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane ABZ - KOI
2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Garagebus
3h 47m
£110–335
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
10h 38m
£41–59
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
9h 52m
£91–145

Aberdeen to Stenness by bus and ferry

20Weekly Services

10h 38mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Stenness.

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Distance: 146.8 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Stenness, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Aberdeen to Stenness. However, you can take the bus to Aberdeen Airport, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Garage. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberdeen to Garage via Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 9h 52m.

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