How to travel from Stromness to Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The distance between Stromness and Edinburgh is around 379km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Stromness to Edinburgh by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Edinburgh → Stromness if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh (EDI).
- Duration2h 30m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£315($375)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, bus
Take a ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 and then to West End Queensferry Street.
- Duration8h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£73($86)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Edinburgh.
- Duration10hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£60($71)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Edinburgh.
- Duration9h 50m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£61($72)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stromness and Edinburgh
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stromness to Edinburgh by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £57 ($67) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £315 ($375).
The distance between Stromness and Edinburgh is around 379km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 335km (208 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Stromness and Edinburgh by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Stromness to Edinburgh is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £315 ($375).
The cheapest way to travel between Stromness and Edinburgh is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £57 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stromness and Edinburgh. We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stromness and Edinburgh. We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stromness to Edinburgh. We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) 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 Edinburgh. We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 2h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stromness to Edinburgh is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £315 ($375).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stromness and Edinburgh
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 30m | £315($375) | hourly | 379km (236 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 10m | £355($420) | hourly | 478km (297 miles) |
Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, bus + 1 similar | 8h 55m | £73($86) | once daily | 502km (312 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 9h 10m | £57($67) | once daily | 499km (310 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 10hrs | £60($71) | 3 times a week | 494km (307 miles) |
| Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, train | 10h 20m | £110($130) | once daily | 651km (405 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 9h 50m | £61($72) | 3 times a week | 480km (298 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stromness and Edinburgh
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
LNER
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Bus companies
Stagecoach Highlands
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Edinburgh
The following major airports near Edinburgh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 57km (35 miles) from Edinburgh
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Edinburgh