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

Glasgow to Stromness - Bus Timetable

The MEGABUS M10 bus from Glasgow to Stromness departs once a day at 07:10. The journey takes about 10 hr 44 min.

From Glasgow to Stromness by bus and ferry

To get from Glasgow to Stromness in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the MEGABUS M10 bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51 station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 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 44 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Glasgow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Stromness on the Moovit app.

644min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MEGABUS M10MEGABUS M10
Bus - E6E6
Ferry - NL1NL1
Walk to Stromness
Leaves from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51
    650 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - MEGABUS M10MEGABUS M10
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS M10
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
    220 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Street, Inverness
    ID 6700712819D
    380 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - E6E6
    Wait for bus
    E6
    Thurso
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 670086514
    216 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 Glasgow to Stromness

The distance between Glasgow, Scotland and Stromness, Scotland is approximately 503.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 644 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Stromness

To check the bus and ferry timetable 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 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 Glasgow to Stromness?

    The fastest way takes 644 minutes, using Bus line MEGABUS M10, Bus line E6, Ferry line NL1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Stromness?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 10 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glasgow to Stromness?

    The MEGABUS M10 bus line goes from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51 station near Glasgow in Glasgow to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 station near Stromness in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Glasgow to Stromness by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Glasgow in Glasgow and Stromness in Scotland by bus and ferry is about 10 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the MEGABUS M10 bus from the Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51 stop near Glasgow in Glasgow.

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

    Get off the bus at the Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 station, which is closest to Stromness in Scotland.

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