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

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 9 hr 59 min.

599min
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
    224 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

From Edinburgh to Stromness by bus and ferry

To get from Edinburgh to Stromness in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the MEGABUS M90 bus from Edinburgh Bus Station station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 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 24 min.

624min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
Bus - X99X99
Ferry - NL1NL1
Walk to Stromness
Leaves from Edinburgh Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edinburgh Bus Station
    620 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS M90
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
    230 min
  • 4
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Scrabster
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 670086514
    219 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 9300SCR
    90 m • 2 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 Edinburgh to Stromness

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Stromness, Scotland is approximately 530.99 km, which can typically be travelled in 599 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.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh.

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
  • Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh

Public transport stations close to Stromness, Scotland

Stromness is located at Stromness, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Garson Drive, Stromness.

Bus stations close to Stromness:

  • Garson Drive, Stromness
  • Academy, Stromness
  • Travel Centre, Stromness

Ferry stations close to Stromness:

  • Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Stromness
  • Graemsay Orkney Ferry Terminal, Graemsay

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From Edinburgh to Stromness by bus and ferry

To get from Edinburgh to Stromness in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the MEGABUS M90 bus from Edinburgh Bus Station station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 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 24 min.

624min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
Bus - X99X99
Ferry - NL1NL1
Walk to Stromness
Leaves from Edinburgh Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edinburgh Bus Station
    620 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS M90
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
    230 min
  • 4
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Scrabster
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 670086514
    219 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
    ID 9300SCR
    90 m • 2 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 599 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line E6, Ferry line NL1.

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

    The alternative route takes 624 minutes, using Bus line MEGABUS M90, Bus line X99, 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 9 hr 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Stromness?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Inverness station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh 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 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 9 hr 59 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 Inverness station, which is closest to Stromness in Scotland.

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