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

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Aberdeen is to ferry and bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Aberdeen is to bus and fly which takes 3h 23m and costs £110 - £340.

How far is it from Stromness to Aberdeen?

The distance between Stromness and Aberdeen is 152 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stromness to Aberdeen without a car is to ferry and bus and train via Inverness which takes 9h 12m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Stromness to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 667+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Stromness to Aberdeen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Stromness to Aberdeen 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 Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane KOI - ABZ
3h 23m
£112–337
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
9h 45m
£40–56
Ferry, bus, train via Inverness
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
9h 12m
£73–124
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
9h 35m
£88–144
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
11h 44m
£140–253

Stromness to Aberdeen by ferry, bus, and train

28Weekly Services

9h 12mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stromness to Aberdeen.

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Distance: 151.3 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Aberdeen. However, you can take the bus to Travel Centre, take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Airport Terminal Stance 1, then take the bus to Adelphi. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Inverness Union Street, and Inverness in around 9h 12m.

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