What is the cheapest way to get from Iverness to Stromness?

The cheapest way to get from Iverness to Stromness is to bus and ferry via Bus Station Stance 3 which costs £17 - £23 and takes 7h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iverness to Stromness?

The fastest way to get from Iverness to Stromness is to fly and bus which takes 3h 39m and costs £170 - £650.

How far is it from Iverness to Stromness?

The distance between Iverness and Stromness is 159 miles.

How do I travel from Iverness to Stromness without a car?

The best way to get from Iverness to Stromness without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 54m and costs £27 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Iverness to Stromness?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Iverness to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 210+ hotels available in Stromness.

Iverness to Stromness - 3 ways to travel via bus, ferry, and plane

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

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Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Inverness Longman Road to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus Ember
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
5h 54m
£27–38
Bus, ferry via Bus Station Stance 3
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
7h 10m
£17–23
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Hamnavoe Estatebus
3h 39m
£176–606

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

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Distance: 158 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

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 Scrabster Terminal Building, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, 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.

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