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

From Stromness to Edinburgh by bus, ferry and train

To get from Stromness to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 44 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Stromness may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Edinburgh on the Moovit app.

584min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - NL1NL1
Bus - X99X99
Train - SCOTRAIL
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
    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
    Edinburgh
  • 9
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    196 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Stromness to Edinburgh

The distance between Stromness and Edinburgh is approximately 550.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 584 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stromness to Edinburgh by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Edinburgh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Ferry And Train timetable from Stromness to Edinburgh

To check the bus, ferry and train timetable from Stromness to Edinburgh using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Stromness) and destination (Edinburgh), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, ferry and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, ferry and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus, ferry and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 584 minutes, using Ferry line NL1, Bus line X99, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Stromness and Edinburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 9 hr 44 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 Ferry Terminal, Scrabster station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster station near Edinburgh.

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

    The total travel time between Stromness and Edinburgh by ferry, bus and train is about 9 hr 44 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 Ferry Terminal, Scrabster station, which is closest to Edinburgh.

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