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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Stromness is to ferry which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Stromness is to ferry which takes 7h 33m and costs £22 - £40.

How far is it from Lerwick to Stromness?

The distance between Lerwick and Stromness is 136 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lerwick to Stromness without a car is to ferry which takes 7h 33m and costs £22 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Lerwick to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 154+ hotels available in Stromness.

Lerwick to Stromness - 2 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Lerwick to Stromness by ferry, bus, 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.

Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
7h 33m
£22–36
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminal
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)LSI - KOI
3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centre
5h 14m

Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

6Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

£105Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lerwick to Stromness.

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Distance: 134.8 mi
Duration: 7h 33m

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

NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Esplanade Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal 6 times a week. Tickets cost £18–31 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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