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

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Inverness is to ferry and bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Inverness is to bus and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs £160 - £650.

How far is it from Stromness to Inverness?

The distance between Stromness and Inverness is 160 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stromness to Inverness without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 56m and costs £26 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Stromness to Inverness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1360+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

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

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
5h 56m
£27–38
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Caithness General Hospitalbus
3. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain
8h 39m
£85–138
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane KOI - INV
4h 41m
£167–611

Stromness to Inverness by ferry and bus

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5h 56mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 159.1 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Inverness. However, you can take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, then take the bus to Inverness Union Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Inverness via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, Caithness General Hospital, and Wick in around 8h 39m.

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