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 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 10 hr 40 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Stromness may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Edinburgh on the Moovit app.

640min
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
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - E6E6
    Wait for bus
    E6
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street, Inverness
    ID 6700712819D
    228 min
  • 7
    Bus - E9E9
    Wait for bus
    E9
    Edinburgh
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    George Street (The Dome), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243410
    232 min
  • 9
    Walk to Edinburgh
    Walk to
    Edinburgh
    460 m • 6 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 454.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 640 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.

Bus And Ferry timetable from Stromness to Edinburgh

To check the bus and ferry 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 and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and ferry, 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 and ferry timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 640 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 10 hr 40 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 2 bus lines till Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster station near Edinburgh.

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

    The total travel time between Stromness and Edinburgh by ferry and bus is about 10 hr 40 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 stop, which is closest to Edinburgh.

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