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

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Stromness by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus bus
    4h 11m
    £139–341

  2. Bus, ferry via Union Square Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Falcon Sqbus bus M96 / ...
    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 39m
    £28–40

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    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
    9h 13m
    £50–105

  4. Bus, ferry

    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 7m
    £38–54

  5. Train, bus, ferry via Wick

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    11h 56m
    £108–205

Aberdeen to Stromness by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Stromness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 151.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Aberdeen to Stromness. 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 Travel Centre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberdeen to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Inverness, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 9h 13m.

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