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How to get fromShetland Islands to Stromnessby bus, plane, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Shetland Islands to Stromness by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LSI - KOI
    3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Hamnavoe Estatebus bus
    4h 37m

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    24h 56m
    £62–99

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Terminal Buildingbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    24h 17m
    £80–172

Shetland Islands to Stromness by bus, ferry, foot, and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration24h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 152.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Shetland Islands to Stromness. However, you can take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, take the bus to Terminal, walk to Lerwick (LSI) 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 Road End to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Shetland Hotel, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Inverness, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Terminal Building, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 24h 17m.

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