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

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Elgin is to ferry and train which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Elgin is to bus and fly and train which takes 4h 51m and costs £150 - £300.

How far is it from Stromness to Elgin?

The distance between Stromness and Elgin is 197 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stromness to Elgin without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 7h 21m and costs £25 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Stromness to Elgin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 386+ hotels available in Elgin.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Stromness to Elgin 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, train
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 train from Inverness to Elgintrain
7h 21m
£26–77
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 Elgintrain
9h 53m
£42–67
Bus, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, 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 Airport Station to Elgintrain
4h 51m
£150–294
Ferry, bus
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 Bus Station Stance 4 to Braelossie Placebus M96
8h 2m
£52–72
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane KOI - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
5h 59m
£106–341

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

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£130Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stromness to Elgin.

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Distance: 195.5 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Elgin. However, you can take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Inverness Union Street, walk to Inverness, then take the train to Elgin. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Elgin via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Wick Co-op, Wick, and Inverness in around 9h 53m.

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