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

From Oban to Stromness by bus and ferry

To get from Oban to Stromness in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the E14 bus from Bus Station, Oban 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 10 hr 18 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Oban may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Stromness on the Moovit app.

618min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E14E14
Bus - E6E6
Ferry - NL1NL1
Walk to Stromness
Leaves from Bus Station, Oban

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Oban
    ID 60709271
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - E14E14
    Wait for bus
    E14
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street, Inverness
    ID 6700712819D
    204 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 Oban to Stromness

The distance between Oban, Scotland and Stromness, Scotland is approximately 392.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 618 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oban 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 Oban to Stromness

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

    The fastest way takes 618 minutes, using Bus line E14, Bus line E6, Ferry line NL1.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 10 hr 18 min.

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

    The E14 bus line goes from Bus Station, Oban station near Oban 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 Oban to Stromness in Scotland by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Oban and Stromness in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 10 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the E14 bus from the Bus Station, Oban stop near Oban in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oban 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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