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How to get fromIverness to Stromnessby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Iverness to Stromness by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    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 28m
    £176–556

  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
    7h 10m
    £17–23

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Inverness Longman Road to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    5h 54m
    £27–38

Iverness to Stromness by bus and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Iverness to Stromness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 139.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Iverness to Stromness. However, you can 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 Hamnavoe Estate. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Inverness Longman Road to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Scrabster Terminal Building and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 5h 54m.

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