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

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Aviemore is to ferry and train which costs £30 - £70 and takes 10h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Aviemore is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 8m and costs £130 - £370.

How far is it from Stromness to Aviemore?

The distance between Stromness and Aviemore is 191 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stromness to Aviemore without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 7h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Stromness to Aviemore, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aviemore?

There are 391+ hotels available in Aviemore.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Stromness to Aviemore 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 Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aviemore stationbus
7h 11m
Ferry, train
cheapest
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 Aviemoretrain
10h 6m
£32–68
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane KOI - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
6h 8m
£139–361
Ferry, bus via Inverness
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 bus from Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 to Aviemore Train Stationbus
7h 26m
£47–71

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

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£129Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stromness to Aviemore.

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Distance: 190.1 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Aviemore. However, you can take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Inverness Union Street, then take the bus to Aviemore station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Aviemore via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Wick Co-op, Wick, and Inverness in around 10h 6m.

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