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How to get fromInverness to Stennessby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Inverness to Stenness by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    6h 44m
    £31–42

  2. Bus, ferry via Bus Station Stance 3

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    6h 55m
    £19–25

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    9h 36m
    £89–139

  4. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Garagebus bus
    4h 3m
    £179–611

  5. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    7h 6m
    £153–409

Inverness to Stenness by bus and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Stenness, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Stenness. However, you can take the bus to Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, take the bus to Hamnavoe Estate, then take the bus to Garage. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Garage via Wick, Wick Co-op, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 9h 36m.

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