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

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There are 8 ways to get from Perth to Stromness by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    5h 12m
    £171–424

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Perth station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    9h 51m
    £38–55

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    9h 21m
    £52–111

  4. Bus, ferry via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    9h 35m
    £39–58

  5. Train, bus, ferry via Wick

    1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    12h 4m
    £110–211

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    5h 52m
    £241–528

  7. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Perth to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    6h 45m
    £168–398

  8. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    7h 42m
    £194–684

Perth to Stromness by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 268.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Perth to Stromness. However, you can take the bus to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 train from Perth to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Inverness, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 9h 21m.

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