How to travel from Dufftown to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Dufftown and Stromness is around 315km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Dufftown to Stromness by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Stromness → Dufftown if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Elgin, Duff Avenue, train and plane
Take the bus to Elgin Duff Avenue then take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time45min
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple operators
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.
- Duration8hrs
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£79($95)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£42($50)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dufftown and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dufftown to Stromness by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).
The distance between Dufftown and Stromness is around 315km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 169km (105 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Dufftown and Stromness by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Dufftown to Stromness is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Dufftown and Stromness is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dufftown and Stromness. We recommend that you take the bus to Elgin Duff Avenue then take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dufftown and Stromness. We recommend that you take the bus to Elgin Duff Avenue then take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dufftown to Stromness. We recommend that you take the bus to Elgin Duff Avenue then take the train to Dyce then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 3h 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 Dufftown to Stromness. We recommend that you drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall. instead which will take 7h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dufftown to Stromness is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around £42 ($50).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dufftown and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Elgin, Duff Avenue, train and plane + 1 similar | 3h 30m | £195($230) | every 2 hours | 315km (196 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 55m | £230($275) | every 3 hours | 371km (231 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 8hrs | £79($95) | 6 times a week | 447km (278 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 6h 40m | £56($66) | 6 times a week | 343km (213 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 25m | £42($50) | 4 times a week | 371km (230 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dufftown and Stromness
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Bus companies
Stagecoach Highlands
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