Scrabster – Stromness
Ferries to Orkney Islands
Scrabster – Stromness
Ferries to Orkney Islands
Northlink Ferries provides the ferry from Scrabster to Stromness. Scrabster Stromness ferries cost around $97 and $588, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Scrabster Stromness ferries.
Scrabster Stromness ferry sailings typycally depart from Scrabster at around 08:45. The last ferry leaves at 20:00.
The Scrabster Stromness ferry trip can take around 1 hour 30 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 17 weekly sailings from Scrabster to Stromness serviced by Northlink Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Scrabster Stromness ferry prices typically range between $97* and $588*. The average price is typically $441*. The cheapest ferries from Scrabster to Stromness start from $97*. The average price for a foot passenger is $173*. The average price for a car is $458*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between Scrabster to Stromness is approximately 30 miles (48km) or 26 nautical miles.
Yes, Northlink 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.
Foot passengers can travel on the Scrabster to Stromness ferry with Northlink Ferries.
Pets can travel on ferries from Scrabster to Stromness with Northlink Ferries. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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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.
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.
