What is the cheapest way to get from Thurso Bay to Stromness?

The cheapest way to get from Thurso Bay to Stromness is to ferry which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thurso Bay to Stromness?

The fastest way to get from Thurso Bay to Stromness is to ferry which takes 1h 30m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct ferry between Thurso Bay and Stromness?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Scrabster Ferry Terminal and arriving at Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Thurso Bay to Stromness?

The distance between Thurso Bay and Stromness is 26 miles.

How do I travel from Thurso Bay to Stromness without a car?

The best way to get from Thurso Bay to Stromness without a car is to ferry which takes 1h 30m and costs £13 - £19.

How long does it take to get from Thurso Bay to Stromness?

The ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 213+ hotels available in Stromness.

Thurso Bay to Stromness - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Thurso Bay to Stromness by ferry, train, or plane

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
1h 30m
£13–19
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
8h 7m
£253–692

Thurso Bay to Stromness by ferry

28Weekly Ferries

1h 30mAverage Duration

£13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 26 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

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

NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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