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

From Stromness to Carron by bus, ferry and train

To get from Stromness to Carron 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 X99 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Inverness station to Larbert station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 10 hr 55 min.

655min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - NL1NL1
Bus - X99X99
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Carron
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 - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    223 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness
    270 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Larbert
    172 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carron
    Walk to
    Carron
    2.69 km • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Stromness to Carron

The distance between Stromness, Scotland and Carron, Scotland is approximately 491.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 655 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stromness to Carron 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 Carron, Scotland

Carron is located at Carron, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Millflats Street, Bainsford.

Train stations close to Carron:

  • Falkirk Grahamston

Bus stations close to Carron:

  • Millflats Street, Bainsford
  • Carronside Street, Bainsford
  • Bradbury Street, Carron

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 655 minutes, using Bus line NL1, Bus line X99, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Stromness and Carron 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 10 hr 55 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Stromness to Carron 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 Carron in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Stromness and Carron in Scotland by ferry, bus and train is about 10 hr 55 min.

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

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