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

From Alness to Stromness by bus and ferry

To get from Alness to Stromness in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 25 bus from Library, Alness station to Kincraig House Hotel, Alness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X99 bus and finally take the NL1 ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster station to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Stromness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 2 min.

362min
Bus - 2525
Bus - X99X99
Ferry - NL1NL1
Walk to Stromness
Leaves from Library, Alness

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alness
  • 2
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Invergordon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kincraig House Hotel, Alness
    ID 6700714225
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Scrabster
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 670086514
    189 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 9300SCR
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Ferry - NL1NL1
    Wait for ferry
    NL1
    Stromness
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Stromness
    ID 9300SNS
    90 min
  • 9
    Walk to Stromness
    Walk to
    Stromness
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alness to Stromness by bus and ferry via X25, X99 and NL1

To get from Alness to Stromness in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the X25 bus from Highland Hospice Shop, Alness station to Crossroads, Duncanston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X99 bus and finally take the NL1 ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster station to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Stromness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 35 min.

395min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X25X25
Bus - X99X99
Ferry - NL1NL1
Walk to Stromness
Leaves from Highland Hospice Shop, Alness

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Highland Hospice Shop, Alness
    ID 6700713440B
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X25X25
    Wait for bus
    X25
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crossroads, Duncanston
    ID 6700712623
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crossroads, Duncanston
    ID 6700712623A
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Scrabster
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 670086514
    205 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 9300SCR
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Ferry - NL1NL1
    Wait for ferry
    NL1
    Stromness
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Stromness
    ID 9300SNS
    90 min
  • 10
    Walk to Stromness
    Walk to
    Stromness
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Alness to Stromness

The distance between Alness, Scotland and Stromness, Scotland is approximately 207 km, which can typically be travelled in 362 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alness to Stromness by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Alness

Alness is located at Alness, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Highland Hospice Shop, Alness.

Train stations close to Alness:

  • Alness

Bus stations close to Alness:

  • Highland Hospice Shop, Alness
  • Royal Bank Of Scotland, Alness
  • County Carpets, Alness

Public transport stations close to Stromness, Scotland

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

Bus stations close to Stromness:

  • Swimming Pool, Stromness
  • Asgard, Stromness
  • Garson Drive, Stromness

Ferry stations close to Stromness:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Alness to Stromness by bus and ferry via X25, X99 and NL1

To get from Alness to Stromness in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the X25 bus from Highland Hospice Shop, Alness station to Crossroads, Duncanston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X99 bus and finally take the NL1 ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster station to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Stromness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 35 min.

395min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X25X25
Bus - X99X99
Ferry - NL1NL1
Walk to Stromness
Leaves from Highland Hospice Shop, Alness

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Highland Hospice Shop, Alness
    ID 6700713440B
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X25X25
    Wait for bus
    X25
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crossroads, Duncanston
    ID 6700712623
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crossroads, Duncanston
    ID 6700712623A
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Scrabster
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 670086514
    205 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 9300SCR
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Ferry - NL1NL1
    Wait for ferry
    NL1
    Stromness
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Stromness
    ID 9300SNS
    90 min
  • 10
    Walk to Stromness
    Walk to
    Stromness
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 362 minutes, using Bus line 25, Bus line X99, Ferry line NL1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alness to Stromness?

    The alternative route takes 395 minutes, using Bus line X25, Bus line X99, Ferry line NL1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alness and Stromness in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alness to Stromness in Scotland?

    The 25 bus line goes from Invergordon station near Alness to Kincraig House Hotel, Alness station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Kincraig House Hotel, Alness station near Stromness in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Alness and Stromness in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 6 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Alness to get to Stromness in Scotland?

    Get on the 25 bus from the Invergordon stop near Alness in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alness and Stromness in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Kincraig House Hotel, Alness station, which is closest to Stromness in Scotland.

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