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

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Leith is to ferry and train which costs £35 - £120 and takes 12h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Leith is to bus and fly which takes 3h 54m and costs £160 - £410.

How far is it from Stromness to Leith?

The distance between Stromness and Leith is 239 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stromness to Leith without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 9h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Stromness to Leith, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 2490+ hotels available in Leith.

Stromness to Leith - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Stromness to Leith 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 to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centre
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)KOI - EDI
3h 54m
£167–410
Ferry, train via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh WaverleyAberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
12h 14m
£32–126
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union StreetE6
3. Take the bus from Union Street to George StreetE9
9h 59m
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union StreetE6
3. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
10h 19m
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)KOI - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 28m
£214–565
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)KOI - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 29m
£119–404
Ferry, bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
10h 44m
£66–94
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the train from Wick to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
12h 51m
£35–119

Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

£150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 237.3 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Leith. However, you can take the bus to Travel Centre, take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Foot of the Walk. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to George Street via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Union Street in around 9h 59m.

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