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How to get fromLerwick to Stromnessby taxi, plane, bus, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Taxi, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane LSI - KOI
    3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus bus
    2h 34m
    £219–819

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Falcon Sqbus bus M96 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    23h 48m
    £52–84

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    23h 5m
    £74–152

Lerwick to Stromness by ferry, foot, train, and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration23h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lerwick to Stromness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 131.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Stromness. However, you can take the taxi to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Post Office, walk to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Travel Centre. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Inverness, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 23h 5m.

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