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How to get fromStromness to Shetland Islandsby bus, plane, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus bus
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane KOI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Esplanade to Road Endbus bus
    5h 8m

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Terminal Building to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    25h
    £63–101

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Terminal Building to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    24h 21m
    £81–174

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 151.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the bus to Travel Centre, take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Road End via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Terminal Building, Inverness Union Street, Inverness, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, and Shetland Hotel in around 24h 21m.

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