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How to get fromElgin to Stromnessby train, bus, ferry or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Stromness by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain
    2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalbusE6
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalferryNl1
    7h 42m

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalferryNl1
    10h 13m
    £42–66

  3. Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1bus
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeABZ - KOI
    6h 4m

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4busM96
    2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalbusE6
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalferryNl1
    8h 16m

  5. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)planeINV - KOI
    3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Hamnavoe Estatebus
    5h 5m
    £152–297

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Stromness. However, you can take the train to Inverness, walk to Union Street, 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 Elgin to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Inverness, Wick, Co-Op, Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 10h 13m.

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