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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Stromness is to train and ferry via Aberdeen which costs £35 - £130 and takes 11h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Stromness is to fly and bus which takes 4h 12m and costs £160 - £400.

How far is it from Leith to Stromness?

The distance between Leith and Stromness is 240 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Stromness without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 10h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Leith to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 158+ hotels available in Stromness.

Leith to Stromness - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Leith 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 Edinburgh Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Hamnavoe Estate
4h 12m
£166–400
Train, ferry via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to AberdeenEdinburgh - Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
11h 28m
£35–124
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetE9
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
10h 25m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
13h 13m
£54–138
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
4h 53m
£215–566
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)ABZ - KOI
6h 20m
£117–398
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
11h 19m
£66–91

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

18Weekly Planes

1h 35mAverage Duration

£150Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 238.3 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Leith to Stromness. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 George Street to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Union Street, Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 10h 25m.

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