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How to get fromAlness to Stromnessby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Alness to Stromness by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Alness High Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    5h 26m
    £25–36

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Alness to Wicktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    7h 47m
    £74–117

  3. Line 25 bus, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from County Carpets to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus bus
    5h 10m
    £150–563

Alness to Stromness by bus and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 137.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Alness, Scotland and Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Alness to Stromness. However, you can take the bus to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alness to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Wick, Caithness General Hospital, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 7h 47m.

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