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How to get fromYork to Stromnessby train, bus, ferry or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from York to Stromness by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    12h 57m
    £139–207

  2. Train, bus, ferry via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from York to Darlingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 591 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    16h 45m
    £84–169

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane MAN - KOI
    7h 56m
    £206–508

  4. Train, bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from York to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    13h 8m
    £154–227

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from York to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    15h 28m
    £206–336

  6. Steam train, train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from York to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    19h 36m

  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    7h 1m
    £226–572

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from York to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    8h 31m
    £279–600

  9. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    8h 2m
    £259–597

York to Stromness by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£139Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from York to Stromness. However, you can take the train to Inverness, walk to Inverness Union Street, take the bus to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from York to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Darlington, Dolphin Centre, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 16h 45m.

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