What is the cheapest way to get from Stromness to Inverness Station?

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Inverness Station is to ferry and bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 6h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stromness to Inverness Station?

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Inverness Station is to bus and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs £140 - £330.

How far is it from Stromness to Inverness Station?

The distance between Stromness and Inverness Station is 160 miles.

How do I travel from Stromness to Inverness Station without a car?

The best way to get from Stromness to Inverness Station without a car is to ferry and bus via Inverness Union Street which takes 6h 1m and costs £14 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Stromness to Inverness Station?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Stromness to Inverness Station, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Inverness Station?

There are 1265+ hotels available in Inverness Station.

Stromness to Inverness Station - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Stromness to Inverness Station 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 via Inverness Union Street
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 Ember
6h 1m
£15–59
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
8h 28m
£54–114
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane KOI - INV
4h 32m
£140–322
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
6h 19m
£43–59

Stromness to Inverness Station by ferry, bus, and foot

28Weekly Services

6h 1mAverage Duration

£15Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stromness to Inverness Station.

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Distance: 159.1 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Inverness Station. However, you can take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Inverness Union Street, then walk to Inverness Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Inverness via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Wick Co-op, and Wick in around 8h 28m.

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