The distance between Thurso and Stromness is around 45km (28 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 1 different ways to get from Thurso to Stromness by ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Stromness → Thurso if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.
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There are several options for getting from Thurso to Stromness by ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 1h 30m.
The distance between Thurso and Stromness is around 45km (28 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 43km (27 miles)
It takes around 1h 30m to get from Thurso and Stromness by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Thurso to Stromness is to take a ferry which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £23 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Thurso and Stromness is to take a ferry which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Thurso and Stromness. We recommend that you take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 1h 30m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Thurso and Stromness. We recommend that you take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 1h 30m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Thurso and Stromness. The ferry typically takes around 1h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
NorthLink Ferries run the ferry services between Thurso and Stromness. Ferries run every 4 hours and take around 1h 30m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thurso to Stromness. We recommend that you take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 1h 30m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Thurso to Stromness. We recommend that you take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 1h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thurso to Stromness is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £23 ($27).
NorthLink Ferries
The following major airports near Stromness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.