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 £75 - £140 and takes 23h 26m.

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 22h 16m and costs £50 - £150.

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 22h 16m and costs £50 - £150.

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 169+ 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 Travel Centrebus
5h 4m
Ferry, train, bus
cheapest
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 16m
£53–147
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
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 26m
£77–137
Ferry, train, bus via Esplanade
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 35m
£81–147

Lerwick to Stromness by ferry and bus

12Weekly Services

23h 26mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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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 Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Inverness, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 22h 16m.

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