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

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Perth is to ferry and train which costs £30 - £100 and takes 11h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Perth is to bus and fly and train which takes 4h 47m and costs £210 - £800.

How far is it from Stromness to Perth?

The distance between Stromness and Perth is 269 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stromness to Perth without a car is to ferry and bus via Inverness which takes 8h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Stromness to Perth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 508+ hotels available in Perth.

Stromness to Perth - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Stromness to Perth by plane, bus, 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.

Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)KOI - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4h 59m
Ferry, train
cheapest
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 Perth
11h 41m
£33–99
Ferry, bus via Inverness
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 Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Station
8h 33m
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 Perth
9h 9m
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 Perth
5h 27m
£230–502
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)KOI - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perth
6h 23m
£127–400
Bus, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centre
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)KOI - DND
3. Take the train from Dundee to Perth
4h 47m
£216–788
Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)KOI - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perth
7h 25m
£149–360
Ferry, bus
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 Bus Station
8h 56m
£50–76

Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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1h 10mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Stromness to Perth.

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Distance: 267.1 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Perth. 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 Airport, then take the bus to Leonard Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 33m.

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