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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Stromness is to bus and ferry which costs £27 - £40 and takes 5h 58m.

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 33m and costs £140 - £340.

How far is it from Inverness to Stromness?

The distance between Inverness and Stromness is 137 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 £27 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Inverness to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 41+ hotels available in Stromness.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Inverness 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)plane INV - KOI
2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Hamnavoe Estatebus
3h 33m
£141–340
Bus, ferry
cheapest
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
5h 58m
£27–39
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
£95–160
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane ABZ - KOI
6h 35m
£159–421
Bus, ferry via Bus Station Stance 3
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 to Stromness by bus and ferry

28Weekly Services

5h 58mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Stromness.

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Distance: 136.4 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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 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 bus from Inverness Union Street to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Scrabster Ferry Terminal and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 5h 58m.

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