How to travel from Aberdeen to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Aberdeen and Stromness is around 242km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 1h 55m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Stromness by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Stromness → Aberdeen if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre.
- Duration1h 55m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£210($250)
Multiple operators
Ferry
Take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£61($72)
NorthLink Ferries
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Inverness and then to Wick then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.
- Duration8h 45m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£88($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aberdeen and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Stromness by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around £61 ($72) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($250).
The distance between Aberdeen and Stromness is around 242km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Aberdeen and Stromness by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Stromness is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £210 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Stromness is to take a ferry which will typically cost around £61 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Aberdeen and Stromness. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 1h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Aberdeen and Stromness. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 1h 55m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Aberdeen and Stromness. The ferry typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 4 times a week.
NorthLink Ferries run the ferry services between Aberdeen and Stromness. Ferries run 4 times a week and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aberdeen to Stromness. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 1h 55m.
The closest major airport to Stromness is Kirkwall Airport (KOI) (KOI) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Stromness. Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Aberdeen to Stromness. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kirkwall. instead which will take 6h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Stromness is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around £61 ($72).
Compare travel optionsbetween Aberdeen and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus | 1h 55m | £210($250) | hourly | 242km (151 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 20m | £61($72) | 4 times a week | 287km (178 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 8h 25m | £68($81) | 6 times a week | 558km (347 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 8h 45m | £88($105) | 6 times a week | 524km (326 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Aberdeen and Stromness
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach Highlands
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Stromness
The following major airports near Stromness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from Stromness
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 164km (102 miles) from Stromness
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Stromness