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

The cheapest way to get from Tingwall to Stromness is to ferry and bus which costs £85 - £140 and takes 24h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tingwall to Stromness is to ferry and train and bus via Inverness which takes 23h 21m and costs £50 - £150.

How far is it from Tingwall to Stromness?

The distance between Tingwall and Stromness is 138 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tingwall to Stromness without a car is to ferry and train and bus via Inverness which takes 23h 21m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Tingwall to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 169+ hotels available in Stromness.

Tingwall to Stromness - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Tingwall to Stromness 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
best
1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane LSI - KOI
3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus
5h 45m
Ferry, train, bus via Inverness
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
23h 21m
£53–147
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
23h 32m
£81–147
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry Nl2
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
24h 41m
£89–137

Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

11Weekly Planes

36 minAverage Duration

£105Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tingwall to Stromness.

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Distance: 137.5 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Tingwall to Stromness. However, you can take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Travel Centre. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Junction to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Shetland Hotel, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Inverness, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 23h 21m.

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