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

Edinburgh to Stromness - Train Timetable

The SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh to Stromness runs from 08:38 to 19:34, with departures every 1 hr 55 min-4 hr. The journey takes about 11 hr 6 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Edinburgh to Stromness by bus, ferry and train

To get from Edinburgh to Stromness in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh 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 11 hr 6 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Stromness on the Moovit app.

666min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - E6E6
Ferry - NL1NL1
Walk to Stromness
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    234 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
    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 Edinburgh to Stromness

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Stromness, Scotland is approximately 530.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 666 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh 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 timetable from Edinburgh to Stromness

To check the bus, ferry and train timetable from Edinburgh to Stromness using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Edinburgh) 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus, ferry and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 666 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line E6, Ferry line NL1.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh 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 11 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Stromness?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Inverness station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Stromness by train, bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Stromness in Scotland by train, bus and ferry is about 11 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Inverness station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

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

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

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