How to travel from Stromness to Inverness Airport (INV), United Kingdom
The distance between Stromness and Inverness Airport (INV) is around 204km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 1h 30m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Stromness to Inverness Airport (INV) by bus, plane, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Inverness Airport (INV) → Stromness if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness (INV).
- Duration1h 30m
- Flight time45min
- Typical cost£175($205)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£43($51)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take the train to Inverness.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£67($79)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stromness and Inverness Airport (INV)
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stromness to Inverness Airport (INV) by bus, plane, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($205).
The distance between Stromness and Inverness Airport (INV) is around 204km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 164km (102 miles)
It takes around 1h 30m to get from Stromness and Inverness Airport (INV) by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Stromness to Inverness Airport (INV) is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £175 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Stromness and Inverness Airport (INV) is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stromness and Inverness Airport (INV). We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 1h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stromness and Inverness Airport (INV). We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 1h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
The easiest way to get to Inverness Airport (INV) from Stromness is to take the bus and then fly which will take 1h 30m and cost around £175 ($205).
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stromness to Inverness Airport (INV). We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 1h 30m.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Stromness to Inverness Airport (INV). We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 1h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stromness to Inverness Airport (INV) is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £175 ($205).
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Compare travel optionsbetween Stromness and Inverness Airport (INV)
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 1h 30m | £175($205) | hourly | 204km (127 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 50m | £43($51) | once daily | 265km (164 miles) |
| Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Bus | 6hrs | £44($52) | once a week | 268km (166 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 7h 20m | £67($79) | once daily | 369km (229 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stromness and Inverness Airport (INV)
Bus companies
Stagecoach Highlands
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airlines
Loganair
Train operators
First ScotRail Service