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Ferry from Scrabster to Stromness

Northlink Ferries provides the ferry from Scrabster to Stromness. Scrabster Stromness ferries cost between £47 and £278, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Scrabster Stromness ferries.

Scrabster Stromness Ferry Times

The first Scrabster Stromness ferry typically departs from Scrabster at around 08:45. The last ferry usually departs at 20:00.

How long is the ferry from Scrabster to Stromness?

The Scrabster Stromness ferry trip can take around 1 hour 30 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Scrabster Stromness Ferry Operator Schedules

There are 17 weekly sailings from Scrabster to Stromness provided by Northlink Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

Northlink Ferries provide 17 sailings weekly.

Scrabster Stromness Ferry Prices

Scrabster Stromness ferry prices typically range between £47* and £278*. The average price is typically £224*. The cheapest Scrabster Stromness ferry prices start from £47*. The average price for a foot passenger is £86*. The average price for a car is £237*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated January 25.

How far is it from Scrabster to Stromness?

The distance between Scrabster to Stromness is approximately 29.9 miles (48.1km) or 26 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Scrabster Stromness ferry?

Yes, Northlink Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Scrabster and Stromness. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Scrabster and Stromness.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Scrabster to Stromness?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Northlink Ferries ferries between Scrabster and Stromness.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Scrabster to Stromness?

Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Scrabster to Stromness with Northlink Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Scotland to Orkney Islands page.
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Scrabster - Stromness Route summary
Departure Country UK
Destination Country UK
No. of Operators 1
Operators Northlink Ferries
Average Price £204*
Average Daily Sailings 2
Average Weekly Sailings 13
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 2024-11-05.

Most popular questions

How long is the ferry from Scrabster to Stromness?

The ferry crossing time from Scrabster to Stromness is approximately 1h 30m. Sailing durations may vary from season to season and by operator so we’d advise doing a live check.

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?

Book ferries from Scrabster to Stromness through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers.

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

Ferry Timetables between 20/01/2025 and 26/01/2025


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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