What is the cheapest way to get from Alness to Stromness?

The cheapest way to get from Alness to Stromness is to train and ferry which costs £50 - £100 and takes 7h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alness to Stromness?

The fastest way to get from Alness to Stromness is to bus and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs £150 - £300.

How far is it from Alness to Stromness?

The distance between Alness and Stromness is 135 miles.

How do I travel from Alness to Stromness without a car?

The best way to get from Alness to Stromness without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 17m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Alness to Stromness?

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Alness to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 163+ hotels available in Stromness.

Alness to Stromness - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Alness to Stromness by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Library to Ferry TerminalE6
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
5h 17m
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Alness to WickInverness - Wick
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
7h 40m
£50–99
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from County Carpets to Bus Station Stance 2
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)INV - KOI
3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Hamnavoe Estate
5h 6m
£150–299

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 134.6 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Alness, Scotland and Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Alness to Stromness. However, you can take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alness to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Wick, Co-Op, Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 7h 40m.

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