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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Stromness is to train and ferry which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Forres to Stromness is to fly and bus which takes 3h 42m and costs £140 - £300.

How far is it from Forres to Stromness?

The distance between Forres and Stromness is 147 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Stromness without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 7h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Forres to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 159+ hotels available in Stromness.

Forres to Stromness - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Forres 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)INV - KOI
2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Hamnavoe Estate
3h 42m
£144–294
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Inverness to WickInverness - Wick
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
10h
£39–72
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
7h 29m
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)ABZ - KOI
5h 12m
Bus, ferry via Cumming Street
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station Stance 4M96
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
8h 4m
£49–68

Forres to Stromness by bus and ferry

12Weekly Services

8h 4mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 145.7 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Forres to Stromness. However, you can take the train to Inverness Airport Station, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) 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 train from Forres Station to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Inverness, Union Street, Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 7h 29m.

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