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 £40 - £65 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 4h 52m and costs £140 - £300.

How far is it from Forres to Stromness?

The distance between Forres and Stromness is 184 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 7h 29m to get from Forres to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 163+ hotels available in Stromness.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Forres 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 Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
7h 29m
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
£43–62
Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)INV - KOI
2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Hamnavoe Estate
4h 52m
£145–300
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
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
6h 22m

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 Forres to Stromness.

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Distance: 183.4 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

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, 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 Forres Station to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Inverness, Wick, Co-Op, Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 10h.

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