How to get from Stromness to Edinburgh by bus and ferry?

From Stromness to Edinburgh by bus and ferry

To get from Stromness to Edinburgh in Edinburgh, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: 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 E6 bus and finally take the E9 bus from Union Street, Inverness station to George Street (The Dome), Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 8 min.

668min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - NL1NL1
Bus - E6E6
Bus - E9E9
Walk to Edinburgh
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
    510 m • 7 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
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - E6E6
    Wait for bus
    E6
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street, Inverness
    ID 6700712819D
    196 min
  • 7
    Bus - E9E9
    Wait for bus
    E9
    Edinburgh
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    George Street (The Dome), Edinburgh
    ID 6200206490
    205 min
  • 9
    Walk to Edinburgh
    Walk to
    Edinburgh
    490 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Stromness to Edinburgh

The distance between Stromness, Edinburgh and Edinburgh, Edinburgh is approximately 457.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 668 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stromness to Edinburgh by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Edinburgh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Stromness

Stromness is located at Victoria Street, Edinburgh and the nearest public transport station is Travel Centre, Stromness.

Bus stations close to Stromness:

  • Travel Centre, Stromness
  • Royal Mail Depot, Stromness
  • Asgard, Stromness

Ferry stations close to Stromness:

  • Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Stromness
  • Graemsay Orkney Ferry Terminal, Graemsay

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Edinburgh and the nearest public transport station is Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh
  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 668 minutes, using Ferry line NL1, Bus line E6, Bus line E9.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Stromness and Edinburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 11 hr 8 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Stromness to Edinburgh?

    The NL1 ferry line goes from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Stromness station near Stromness in Stromness to Scrabster station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Scrabster station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • How long does it take to travel from Stromness to Edinburgh by ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Stromness in Stromness and Edinburgh in Edinburgh by ferry and bus is about 11 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Stromness to get to Edinburgh?

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

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Stromness and Edinburgh?

    Get off the ferry at the Scrabster stop, which is closest to Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

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