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

The cheapest way to get from Lyness to Stromness is to ferry and fly which costs £150 - £400 and takes 14h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyness to Stromness is to ferry and fly which takes 14h 48m and costs £150 - £400.

How far is it from Lyness to Stromness?

The distance between Lyness and Stromness is 14 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lyness to Stromness without a car is to line 2 bus and ferry which takes 1h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Lyness to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 156+ hotels available in Stromness.

Lyness to Stromness - 3 ways to travel via line 2 bus, ferry, plane, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Lyness to Stromness by bus, ferry, 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.

Line 2 bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Naval Cemetery to Pier2
2. Take the ferry from North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalOf1
1h 38m
Ferry, ferry to Aberdeen Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)ABZ - KOI
14h 48m
£156–396
Ferry, bus to Lerwick, fly
1. Take the ferry from Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal
2. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal
3. Take the bus from Viking Bus Station to Terminal
4. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)LSI - KOI
15h 50m

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

15Weekly Planes

53 minAverage Duration

£101Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lyness to Stromness.

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Distance: 13.7 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Lyness to Stromness. However, you can take the line 2 bus to Pier, walk to North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, walk to Adelphi, take the bus to Airport Terminal Stance 1, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Travel Centre.

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