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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Stromness is to train and ferry which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Stromness is to fly and bus which takes 3h 57m and costs £140 - £290.

How far is it from Inverness to Stromness?

The distance between Inverness and Stromness is 160 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Stromness without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Inverness to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 163+ hotels available in Stromness.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Inverness 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
5h 58m
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
8h 29m
£31–49
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)INV - KOI
2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Hamnavoe Estate
3h 57m
£144–290
Bus, ferry via Bus Station Stance 3
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
6h 9m
£42–57

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 158.7 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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

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

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