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

The cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Stromness is to bus and ferry via Inverness which costs £45 - £75 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aviemore to Stromness is to train and fly which takes 6h 5m and costs £140 - £310.

How far is it from Aviemore to Stromness?

The distance between Aviemore and Stromness is 191 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aviemore to Stromness without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 7h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Aviemore to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 165+ hotels available in Stromness.

Aviemore to Stromness - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Aviemore 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 Aviemore station 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
7h 38m
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
10h 17m
£44–79
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
6h 5m
£148–304
Bus, ferry via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3bus
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
7h 54m
£46–71

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

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£129Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Aviemore to Stromness.

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Distance: 189.8 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Aviemore to Stromness. However, you can take the bus to Inverness Union Street, take the bus to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aviemore to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Inverness, Wick, Co-Op, St Peters Church, Bank of Scotland, Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 10h 17m.

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