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

From Broadford to Stromness by bus and ferry

To get from Broadford to Stromness in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 917 bus from Post Office, Broadford station to Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness 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 9 hr 23 min.

563min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 917917
Bus - X99X99
Ferry - NL1NL1
Walk to Stromness
Leaves from Post Office, Broadford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Post Office, Broadford
    ID 670084946
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 917917
    Wait for bus
    917
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    155 min
  • 4
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Scrabster
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 670086514
    219 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 9300SCR
    70 yd • 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
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Broadford to Stromness

The distance between Broadford, Scotland and Stromness, Scotland is approximately 227.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 563 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Broadford 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 Broadford

Broadford is located at Broadford, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Post Office, Broadford.

Bus stations close to Broadford:

  • Post Office, Broadford
  • New Broadford Hospital, Broadford
  • Crowlin Bar, Broadford

Public transport stations close to Stromness, Scotland

Stromness is located at Stromness, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Garson Drive, Stromness.

Bus stations close to Stromness:

  • Garson Drive, Stromness
  • Hoymansquoy, Stromness
  • Royal Mail Depot, Stromness

Ferry stations close to Stromness:

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 563 minutes, using Bus line 917, Bus line X99, Bus line NL1.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 9 hr 23 min.

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

    The 917 bus line goes from Post Office, Broadford station near Broadford to Inverness station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Inverness station near Stromness in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Broadford and Stromness in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 9 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the 917 bus from the Post Office, Broadford stop near Broadford in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Inverness station, which is closest to Stromness in Scotland.

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