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

The cheapest way to get from Lerwick to Stromness is to ferry and bus which costs £60 - £100 and takes 23h 31m.

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 via Inverness which takes 22h 53m and costs £95 - £170.

How far is it from Lerwick to Stromness?

The distance between Lerwick and Stromness is 135 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 via Inverness which takes 22h 53m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Lerwick to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 212+ hotels available in Stromness.

Lerwick to Stromness - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 4 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 Hamnavoe Estatebus
4h 18m
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 Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
23h 31m
£62–99
Ferry, train, bus via Inverness
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 Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
22h 53m
£95–167
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 Ferry Terminalbus X99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
23h 4m
£110–187

Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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38 minAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lerwick to Stromness.

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Distance: 134 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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 Hamnavoe Estate. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Inverness, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 22h 53m.

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