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How to get fromInverness to Stromness Harbourby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to Stromness Harbour by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    5h 58m
    £27–38

  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 9m
    £15–21

  3. 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 29m
    £86–136

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Hamnavoe Estatebus bus
    3h 36m
    £179–611

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£146Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Inverness to Stromness Harbour.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 159 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Stromness Harbour, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Stromness Harbour. However, you can take the bus to Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Wick, Wick Co-op, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 8h 29m.

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