How to travel from Stromness to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
The distance between Stromness and Aberdeen is around 239km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 1h 55m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Stromness to Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen → Stromness if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen (ABZ).
- Duration1h 55m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost£210($250)
Multiple operators
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Aberdeen.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£61($72)
NorthLink Ferries
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take the train to Inverness and then to Aberdeen.
- Duration9hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£88($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stromness and Aberdeen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stromness to Aberdeen by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around £61 ($72) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($250).
The distance between Stromness and Aberdeen is around 239km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Stromness and Aberdeen by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Stromness to Aberdeen is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £210 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Stromness and Aberdeen 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 Stromness and Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 1h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stromness and Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 1h 55m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Stromness and Aberdeen. The ferry typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 3 times a week.
NorthLink Ferries run the ferry services between Stromness and Aberdeen. Ferries run 3 times a week and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stromness to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 1h 55m.
The closest major airport to Aberdeen is Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Aberdeen. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) 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 Stromness to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take a ferry to Aberdeen. instead which will take 7h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stromness to Aberdeen is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around £61 ($72).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stromness and Aberdeen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 1h 55m | £210($250) | hourly | 243km (151 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 3h 40m | £115($135) | once daily | 239km (148 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 35m | £61($72) | 3 times a week | 287km (178 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 9h 50m | £69($82) | once daily | 572km (356 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 9hrs | £88($105) | once daily | 525km (326 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stromness and Aberdeen
Bus companies
Stagecoach Highlands
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airports near Aberdeen
The following major airports near Aberdeen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Aberdeen
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Aberdeen
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Aberdeen