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

From Gleneagles to Stromness by bus and ferry

To get from Gleneagles to Stromness in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the E8 bus from Gleneagles Station Road End, Auchterarder station to Union Street, Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E6 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 11 hr 13 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Gleneagles may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Stromness on the Moovit app.

673min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E8E8
Bus - E6E6
Ferry - NL1NL1
Walk to Stromness
Leaves from Gleneagles Station Road End, Auchterarder

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gleneagles Station Road End, Auchterarder
    ID 64802322
    1.79 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - E8E8
    Wait for bus
    E8
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street, Inverness
    ID 6700712819D
    174 min
  • 4
    Bus - E6E6
    Wait for bus
    E6
    Thurso
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 670086514
    216 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
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Public transport directions from Gleneagles to Stromness

The distance between Gleneagles, Scotland and Stromness, Scotland is approximately 406.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 673 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gleneagles to Stromness by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry timetable from Gleneagles to Stromness

To check the bus and ferry timetable from Gleneagles to Stromness using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Gleneagles) and destination (Stromness), 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 Gleneagles to Stromness?

    The fastest way takes 673 minutes, using Bus line E8, Bus line E6, Ferry line NL1.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 11 hr 13 min.

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

    The E8 bus line goes from Gleneagles Station Road End, Auchterarder station near Gleneagles to Union Street, Inverness station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Union Street, Inverness station near Stromness in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Gleneagles and Stromness in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 11 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the E8 bus from the Gleneagles Station Road End, Auchterarder stop near Gleneagles in Scotland.

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

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

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