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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Stromness is to ferry and train and bus which costs £110 - £190 and takes 24h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lerwick to Stromness is to ferry and train and bus which takes 24h and costs £110 - £190.

How far is it from Lerwick to Stromness?

The distance between Lerwick and Stromness is 134 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 and train and bus which takes 24h and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Lerwick to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 163+ hotels available in Stromness.

Lerwick to Stromness - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Lerwick to Stromness by bus, plane, 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.

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Annsbrae Gardens to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LSI - KOI
3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus
5h 4m
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus
4. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
5. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to Travel Centrebus N1
25h 2m
£85–196
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Shelterbus X99
4. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry Pf1
5. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to Travel Centrebus N1
24h
£115–182

Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

12Weekly Planes

37 minAverage Duration

£106Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lerwick to Stromness.

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Distance: 132.8 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Stromness. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Travel Centre. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Travel Centre via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Bus Shelter, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 24h.

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