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

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There are 8 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
    £162–223

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    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
    18h 14m
    £82–142

  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 54m
    £223–533

  4. 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
    £229–352

  5. Train, bus, ferry via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Blair Atholltrain train
    3. Take the train from Blair Atholl to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    5. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    16h 9m
    £131–262

  6. 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
    6h 45m
    £246–573

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane BHX - KOI
    8h 28m
    £295–657

  8. 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
    7h 52m
    £256–603

York to Stromness by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£162Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 546.9 mi
  • Duration: 12h 57m

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 bus from Blossom Street to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 18h 14m.

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