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

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Scotland is to ferry and bus which costs £45 - £65 and takes 10h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Scotland is to bus and fly which takes 3h 36m and costs £210 - £750.

How far is it from Stromness to Scotland?

The distance between Stromness and Scotland is 237 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stromness to Scotland without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 10h 22m and costs £45 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Stromness to Scotland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1468+ hotels available in Scotland.

Stromness to Scotland - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Stromness to Scotland 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 Centrebus
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
3h 52m
£167–420
Ferry, bus
cheapest
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 Buchanan Bus Stnbus
10h 22m
£45–63
Ferry, bus, train via Perth
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 Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
10h 52m
£78–184
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 Stirlingtrain
4. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
13h 18m
£137–311
Bus, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane KOI - ABZ
4h 5m
£112–337
Bus, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
3h 41m
£180–415
Bus, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane KOI - INV
4h 14m
£141–389
Bus, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane KOI - DND
3h 36m
£219–713
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 Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
10h 33m
£58–86
Ferry, bus, train
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 train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
10h 57m
£118–199

Stromness to Scotland by ferry and bus

20Weekly Services

10h 22mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stromness to Scotland.

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Distance: 235.6 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Scotland. 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 Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stn via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, and Inverness Union Street in around 10h 22m.

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