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How to get fromAberdeen to Stennessby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Aberdeen to Stenness by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Garagebus bus
    3h 50m
    £139–341

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    10h 54m
    £40–56

  3. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    6h 37m
    £217–506

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
    2. Take the bus from Elgin station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    11h 9m
    £62–94

Aberdeen to Stenness by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Stenness, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Aberdeen to Stenness. However, you can take the bus to Aberdeen Airport, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Garage. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Garage via Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 10h 54m.

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