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Scrabster to Stromness Ferry

Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 14 weekly sailings between Scrabster and Stromness. The Scrabster to Stromness ferry is operated by Northlink Ferries. Scrabster Stromness Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

Scrabster Stromness Ferry Times

The earliest Scrabster Stromness ferry typically departs Scrabster at about 08:45. The average sailing time of a ferry from Scrabster to Stromness is approximately 1h 30m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 1h 30m.

Scrabster to Stromness Ferry Prices

Ferry prices for a ferry from Scrabster to Stromness typically range between $84* and $499*. On average the Scrabster Stromness ferry is $330*. The cheapest Scrabster Stromness ferry prices start from $43*. The average price for a foot passenger is $138*. The average price for a Scrabster Stromness car ferry is $418*.

Ferry prices may differ by season and depend on various factors, such as number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.

How far is Stromness from Scrabster?

The distance between Scrabster and Stromness is approximately 29.9 miles (48.1km), or 26.0 nautical miles.

Is there a car ferry from Scrabster to Stromness?

Yes, there is a car ferry from Scrabster to Stromness provided by Northlink Ferries. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and tickets for car ferries between Scrabster and Stromness.

Are foot passengers allowed on the Scrabster Stromness ferry?

Yes, Scrabster Stromness ferries allow foot passengers. You can travel as a foot passenger from Scrabster to Stromness with Northlink Ferries.

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Scrabster - Stromness Route summary
Departure Country	UK
Destination Country	UK
No. of Operators	1
Operators	Northlink Ferries
Average Price	A$330*
Average Daily Sailings	2
Average Weekly Sailings	14
Average Sailing Duration	1h 30m
First Ferry	08:45
Last Ferry	19:00
Distance	26 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.

How long is the ferry from Scrabster to Stromness?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Scrabster to Stromness is approximately 1h 30m. This is a rough guide for ferry duration as it can differ on type of ship and operator.

Which ferry companies operate between Scrabster to Stromness?

There is 1 ferry operator for Scrabster to Stromness and this is

Northlink Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Scrabster to Stromness?

Ferries from Scrabster to Stromness are available for booking through our deal finder, with live prices, timetables and operators.

Scrabster Guide

The small town of Scrabster is located on Thurso Bay in Caithness, on the Scottish north east coast. It is situated around 2 km from Thurso, 26 km from Wick and 180 km from Inverness. The town's harbour was the base for a ferry operation that carried military explosives to Scapa Flow during the Second World War. The service continued until 1945 and was operated using a 40 ft King's Lynn pilotcutter, named Mermaid, which was built in 1908. Following the war the harbour has continued to play an important role in the town's growth and prosperity. It is the most northerly port on the Scottish mainland and is an important fishing port. For several decades it was also the port of choice for the Queen and her family when they disembarked from the Royal Yacht Britannia every August when they visited the Queen Mother at her Highland home, Castle of Mey, 11 miles from Scrabster. Today, visitors can follow in their footsteps, as the Castle is open to visitors.

Ferries from the port depart to Stromness in Orkney.

Stromness Guide

Located in the south west of Orkney, in Scotland, Stromness is a town and sea port that is centred around its main street which is characterised by houses and shops built from local stone. The town can trace its history back to the 16th century where records show that an inn was located on the site of the current town. During the 17th century the town became increasingly important when England was at war with France. The town's quays and harbour are located to the north of the town and are now accessed by a new coastal road which has alleviated the amount of harbour traffic in the northern parts of the town.

There is a ferry service from Stromness to the Scottish mainland via the port of Scrabster and operates around three times each day with a crossing time of around 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Scrabster to Stromness Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 28/10/2024 and 3/11/2024

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Northlink Ferries	08:45	10:15	1 hour 30 minutes	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Northlink Ferries	12:00	13:30	1 hour 30 minutes	Mon, Sun
Northlink Ferries	19:00	20:30	1 hour 30 minutes	Everyday

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