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How to get fromStromness to Stirlingby plane, train, ferry or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Stromness to Stirling by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain train
    4h 23m
    £180–435

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dunblane Police Stationbus bus
    10h 35m
    £43–63

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain train
    9h 43m
    £58–159

  4. Ferry, bus, train via Perth

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Perth to Stirlingtrain train
    10h 3m
    £60–103

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain train
    12h 15m
    £125–288

  6. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane KOI - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    4h 9m
    £193–428

  7. Ferry, bus, train #2

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain train
    10h 6m
    £73–179

Stromness to Stirling by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration9h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Stirling. 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, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Park Station, walk to Edinburgh Park, then take the train to Stirling. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Stirling via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Inverness Union Street, and Inverness in around 9h 43m.

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