How to get from Stromness to Beauly by bus, ferry and train?

From Stromness to Beauly by bus, ferry and train

To get from Stromness to Beauly in Scotland, you’ll need to take one ferry line, one bus line and one train line: take the NL1 ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Stromness station to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 80 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Thurso station to Beauly station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 6 min.

366min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - NL1NL1
Bus - 8080
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Beauly
Leaves from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Stromness

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Stromness
    ID 9300SNS
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Ferry - NL1NL1
    Wait for ferry
    NL1
    Scrabster
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 9300SCR
    90 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 670086514
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Castletown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Royal Bank Of Scotland, Thurso
    ID 6700713983
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Thurso
    660 m • 9 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Beauly
    224 min
  • 10
    Walk to Beauly
    Walk to
    Beauly
    1.02 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Stromness to Beauly

The distance between Stromness, Scotland and Beauly, Scotland is approximately 277.73 km, which can typically be travelled in 366 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stromness to Beauly by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Stromness

Stromness is located at Stromness, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Stromness.

Bus stations close to Stromness:

  • Swimming Pool, Stromness
  • Garson Drive, Stromness
  • Academy, Stromness

Ferry stations close to Stromness:

  • Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Stromness

Public transport stations close to Beauly, Scotland

Beauly is located at Beauly, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is The Square, Beauly.

Bus stations close to Beauly:

  • The Square, Beauly
  • Braeview Park, Beauly
  • Co-Op Station Road, Beauly

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Stromness to Beauly?

    The fastest way takes 366 minutes, using Bus line NL1, Bus line 80, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Stromness and Beauly in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 6 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Stromness to Beauly in Scotland?

    The NL1 ferry line goes from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Stromness station near Stromness to Scrabster station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Scrabster station near Beauly in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Stromness to Beauly in Scotland by ferry, bus and train?

    The total travel time between Stromness and Beauly in Scotland by ferry, bus and train is about 6 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Stromness to get to Beauly in Scotland?

    Get on the NL1 ferry from the Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Stromness station near Stromness in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Stromness and Beauly in Scotland?

    Get off the ferry at the Scrabster station, which is closest to Beauly in Scotland.

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