How to get from Glasgow to Stromness by bus, ferry and train?

From Glasgow to Stromness by bus, ferry and train

To get from Glasgow to Stromness in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to 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 10 hr 30 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Glasgow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Stromness on the Moovit app.

630min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X99X99
Ferry - NL1NL1
Walk to Stromness
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    197 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Scrabster
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 670086514
    219 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 9300SCR
    90 m • 2 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

Alternative route from Glasgow to Stromness by bus, ferry and train via SCOTRAIL, E6 and NL1

To get from Glasgow to Stromness in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to 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 30 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Glasgow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Stromness on the Moovit app.

630min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - E6E6
Ferry - NL1NL1
Walk to Stromness
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    197 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Street, Inverness
    ID 6700712819D
    420 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - E6E6
    Wait for bus
    E6
    Thurso
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 670086514
    222 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 9300SCR
    90 m • 2 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 Glasgow to Stromness

The distance between Glasgow, Scotland and Stromness, Scotland is approximately 522.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 630 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow to Stromness by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Ferry And Train schedule from Glasgow to Stromness

To check the bus, ferry and train schedule from Glasgow to Stromness using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Glasgow) and destination (Stromness), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, ferry and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, ferry and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, ferry and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Glasgow to Stromness by bus, ferry and train via SCOTRAIL, E6 and NL1

To get from Glasgow to Stromness in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to 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 30 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Glasgow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Stromness on the Moovit app.

630min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - E6E6
Ferry - NL1NL1
Walk to Stromness
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    197 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Street, Inverness
    ID 6700712819D
    420 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - E6E6
    Wait for bus
    E6
    Thurso
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 670086514
    222 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 9300SCR
    90 m • 2 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 Glasgow to Stromness?

    The fastest way takes 630 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X99, Ferry line NL1.

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

    The alternative route takes 630 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line E6, Ferry line NL1.

  • Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Stromness?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 10 hr 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from Glasgow to Stromness?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Glasgow in Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Stromness by train, bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Glasgow in Glasgow and Stromness in Scotland by train, bus and ferry is about 10 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Glasgow to get to Stromness?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Glasgow in Glasgow.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Glasgow and Stromness?

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

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