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

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There are 4 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 Travel Centrebus bus
    4h 19m
    £146–556

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    7h 39m
    £31–46

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    9h 57m
    £90–147

  4. 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
    6h 12m
    £164–348

Nairn to Stromness by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 137.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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 line 13 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 Travel Centre. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairn Bus Station to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 7h 39m.

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