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

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There are 5 ways to get from Inverness to Stenness by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Garagebus bus
    3h 46m
    £179–612

  2. Bus, ferry via Bus Station Stance 3

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    6h 30m
    £17–23

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    6h 19m
    £29–40

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    8h 57m
    £93–159

  5. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    6h 29m
    £152–422

Inverness to Stenness by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 131.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Stenness. However, you can take the train to Inverness Airport, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) 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 Inverness Union Street to Garage via Scrabster Terminal Building, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 6h 19m.

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