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

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There are 5 ways to get from Nairn to Stromness 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 Hamnavoe Estatebus bus
    3h 24m
    £176–556

  2. Bus, ferry via Bus Station

    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 49m
    £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
    7h 20m
    £34–51

  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
    9h 51m
    £101–180

  5. Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nairn Bus Station to Aberdeen Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    5h 17m
    £125–339

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£174Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nairn to Stromness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 138.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Nairn 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 train from Nairn to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Inverness, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Terminal Building, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 7h 20m.

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