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

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There are 3 ways to get from Inverness to Stromness by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus bus
    3h 38m
    £149–561

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    6h 10m
    £27–38

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    8h 36m
    £85–135

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 135.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the line 1 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Post Office, walk to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Travel Centre. 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 6h 10m.

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