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

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Alness is to ferry and train which costs £45 - £100 and takes 7h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Alness is to bus and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs £140 - £300.

How far is it from Stromness to Alness?

The distance between Stromness and Alness is 135 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stromness to Alness without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Stromness to Alness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Alness?

There are 853+ hotels available in Alness.

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

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

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Highland Hospice ShopE6
5h 8m
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the train from Wick to AlnessWick - Inverness
7h 37m
£49–99
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centre
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)KOI - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Library
4h 38m
£149–298

Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 134.6 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Alness. However, you can take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Highland Hospice Shop. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Alness via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Co-Op, and Wick in around 7h 37m.

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