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Stromness Ferry Terminal in the Orkney Islands
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Stromness Ferry Terminal, Ferry Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3BH, United Kingdom.

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Stromness Ferry Terminal Opening hours:

Monday 05:30 – 16:45 20:00 – 00:00
Tuesday 05:30 – 16:45 20:00 – 00:00
Wednesday 05:30 – 16:45 20:00 – 00:00
Thursday 05:30 – 16:45 20:00 – 00:00
Friday 05:30 – 16:45 20:00 – 00:00
Saturday 07:30 – 16:45 20:00 – 00:00
Sunday 07:30 – 16:45 20:00 – 00:00

Before travelling, please remember to check the Service Update webpage.

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NorthLink Ferries operate the Pentland Firth Service from Scrabster in the North Highlands of mainland Scotland, to Stromness in Orkney.

The waterfront town of Stromness is the second largest settlement in the Orkney Islands. 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 local shops, galleries, tremendous views of the harbour and the excellent dining opportunities.

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Check-in

    • Check-in for the 06:30 sailing opens 60 minutes prior to departure. For all other sailings check-in opens 90 minutes prior to departure.
    • Passengers who have reserved an overnight cabin should check in between 21:30 and 23:30 the previous evening.
    • Passengers bringing their car on board should check in 1 hour prior to departure.
    • Check-in closes 30 minutes prior to departure.
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Parking

    • Car parking is available nearby the Stromness Terminal, operated by Orkney Islands Council.
    • Short Stay (pay and display) parking is available opposite the Stromness Ferry Terminal in the Stromness Ferry Terminal car park and the Ferry Inn car park.
    • Long Stay (free of charge) parking is available at the Ferry Road car park, north of the Stromness Ferry Terminal, and in the Old Academy car park off the Back Road.
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Route info

    • Connecting port: the ferry sails from Stromness and arrives in Scrabster.
    • The Journey: the ferry sails up to 3 times a day from Stromness. It also sails up to 3 times a day from Scrabster. The journey takes 90 minutes and is the only ferry that sails past the iconic Old Man of Hoy. The ferry docks overnight in Stromness.
    • Ferries: M.V. Hamnavoe sails this route – discover more about the ferry.
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Stromness Ferry Terminal Facilities

  • Ticket sales and enquiries.
  • Tourist information.
  • Luggage lockers.
  • Vending machines with snacks and hot and cold drinks.
  • Toilets and showers.
  • Washing machines and tumble driers.
  • Lift, accessible toilet and accessible entry.
Accessibility information

Stromness Bus, Ferry, and Airport Connections

  • Bus: In Stromness, buses stop opposite the ferry terminal. Buses are operated by Stagecoach. The main bus route is from Stromness to Kirkwall, a distance of 16 miles. This passes Stenness for visitors keen to see Maeshowe, the Ring of Brodgar and the Standing Stones of Stenness.
  • There is a bus service from Stromness which connects with evening ferries to/from Hatston, outside Kirkwall. View the Hatston connecting bus information.
  • Inter-Island Ferries: Orkney Ferries operate a regular passenger ferry service from Stromness to Graemsay and Hoy and also operate all other inter-island services.
  • Airport: 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 Stagecoach. Inter-island services are operated by Loganair.

See Inside the Terminal

You can now explore our ports using Google Streetview!

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Greener travel

    • Electric vehicle charging infrastructure: Stromness Ferry Terminal has car, bike and scooter charge points available. Visit the Zap-map website or download the app to view electric charge points in the locality.
    • Active Travel: Incorporate active travel choices into your daily routines. Walking and cycling provides physical health and wider mental health and wellbeing benefits, reduces environmental impacts and helps to keep transport costs down. Bicycle rental services are available nearby. A storage stand for 6 cycles and a bike repair stand with tools is available outside the terminal building.
    • Car-sharing: Why not consider sharing your car journeys with people on similar routes / times? This helps to save money and improve our local air quality and wellbeing.

Header image: Stromness Ferry Terminal in the Orkney Islands photo © Copyright Charles Tait