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 £50 - £75 and takes 10h 37m.

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 4h 7m and costs £190 - £700.

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 via Inverness which takes 10h 8m and costs £28 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Stromness to Scotland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1378+ 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
4h 26m
£155–396
Ferry, bus via Inverness
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 Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
10h 8m
£29–94
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 51m
£43–179
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 17m
£64–141
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
4h 12m
£165–386
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 40m
£105–316
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 31m
£132–286
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
4h 7m
£197–659
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 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
10h 37m
£51–75
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
£66–124

Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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1h 53mAverage Duration

£147Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stromness to Scotland.

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Distance: 235.7 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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 Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 10h 8m.

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