What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness Station to Stromness?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness Station to Stromness is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £60 and takes 6h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness Station to Stromness?

The fastest way to get from Inverness Station to Stromness is to fly and bus which takes 4h 55m and costs £130 - £330.

How far is it from Inverness Station to Stromness?

The distance between Inverness Station and Stromness is 160 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness Station to Stromness without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness Station to Stromness without a car is to bus and ferry via Inverness Union Street which takes 6h 3m and costs £14 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Inverness Station to Stromness?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Inverness Station to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 183+ hotels available in Stromness.

Inverness Station to Stromness - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Inverness Station 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 via Inverness Union Street
best
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus Ember
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
6h 3m
£15–58
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain Inverness - Wick
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
8h 29m
£57–113
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus
4h 55m
£139–321
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
6h 9m
£42–57

Inverness Station to Stromness by foot, bus, and ferry

28Weekly Services

6h 3mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Inverness Station to Stromness.

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Distance: 158.9 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness Station to Stromness. However, you can walk 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 Inverness to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Wick, Wick Co-op, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 8h 29m.

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