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

The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Stromness is to bus and ferry via Ingliston Park & Ride which costs £55 - £90 and takes 12h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Stromness is to fly and bus which takes 4h 33m and costs £170 - £420.

How far is it from Dunfermline to Stromness?

The distance between Dunfermline and Stromness is 244 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Stromness without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 10h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Dunfermline to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 163+ hotels available in Stromness.

Dunfermline to Stromness - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Dunfermline to Stromness by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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

Fly from Edinburgh Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Hamnavoe Estate
4h 33m
£175–418
Train, ferry via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the train from Inverkeithing to AberdeenLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
12h 27m
£45–207
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3M90
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
10h 59m
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Stirling to Inverness
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
11h 42m
Bus, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Approach Road
2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
4. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Hamnavoe Estate
5h 48m
£219–578
Bus, ferry via Ingliston Park & Ride
1. Take the bus from Ingliston Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
12h 9m
£57–86
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
14h 33m
£61–128

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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1h 35mAverage Duration

£150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 242.7 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunfermline to Stromness. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Hamnavoe Estate. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Park & Ride, Bus Station Stance 3, Union Street, Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 10h 59m.

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