MV Hamnavoe docking at Stromness harbour in Orkney

Stromness Ferry Terminal

map showing NorthLink ferries routes to and from StromnessUseful information and travel links to and from Stromness in Orkney

NorthLink Ferries, Ferry Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3BH, United Kingdom

Stromness Ferry Terminal can be found at Orkney's main gateway - the busy port of Stromness. Dating from the 17th century, Stromness owes its origins to its excellent harbour.

Today, visitors and residents alike can stroll through the cobbled streets enjoying the range of craft shops, tremendous views of the harbour and the excellent dining opportunities.

Stromness is 16 miles from Kirkwall, 9 miles from Finstown and 19 miles from Kirkwall Airport.

  • Stromness by Bus
    In Stromness buses stop opposite the ferry terminal. Orkney Islands Council maintain an up-to-date bus timetable.
    NorthLink operate a bus service to connect with evening ferries to/from Hatston.
    Visit our Hatston connecting bus page for more information.

  • Stromness by Air
    Kirkwall Airport is located 19 miles from Stromness. There is a regular bus service from Stromness to Kirkwall, and from Kirkwall to the airport operated by Orkney Coaches. Orkney Islands Council maintain up-to-date inter-island air timetables.

  • Stromness by Sea
    Orkney Ferries operate a regular passenger ferry service from Stromness to Graemesay and Hoy. Orkney Islands Council maintain up-to-date inter-island ferry timetables.

Location map showing the Stromness Ferry Terminal in OrkneyStromness Terminal Facilities

  • Ticket Sales and Enquiries
  • Tourist Information Centre
  • Luggage area with lockers
  • Hot and Cold Drinks Vending Machines
  • Lift
  • Disabled Access
  • Disabled Toilet
Parking at Stromness Terminal

There is short term parking available at the terminal, with long-stay parking available on Ferry Road, a short distance from the terminal.

 

 

 

Stromness Ferry Terminal Opening Hours

Monday

 05:30 - 16:45*

Tuesday

 05:30 - 16:45*

Wednesday

 05:30 - 16:45*

Thursday

 05:30 - 16:45*

Friday

 05:30 - 16:45**

Saturday

 07:30 - 16:45#

Sunday

 07:30 - 16:45*

* also open 20:30 - 23:00 for passengers booked
on the 06:30 sailing with a cabin.
** as above summer months only
# 05:30 - 16:45 summer months only

Office opening times may vary during the Festive Season. Please contact us for Reservations/Enquiries on 0845 6000 449.

Useful Numbers for Stromness Ferry Terminal

Orkney Ferries (Inter-island)

 +44 (0) 1856 872044

Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd

 +44 (0) 1856 872421

BA/Loganair (Inter-island)

 +44 (0) 1856 872494

VisitOrkney

 +44 (0) 1856 872856

Northern Constabulary, Stromness

 +44 (0) 1856 850222

Balfour Hospital

 +44 (0) 1856 888000

 

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