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Stromness to Scrabster Ferry

Direct ferry 23 NM

Connects ferry port Stromness on Orkney Mainland, Orkney, Scotland with ferry port Scrabster, North Scotland, Scotland.

This ferry route is operated byNorthLink Ferries. The service operates year round.

The shortest distance from Stromness to Scrabster is 23 nautical miles (42 km / 26 miles).

Check return route: Scrabster to Stromness ferry →

Ferry Crossing from Stromness to Scrabster

Operated by NorthLink Ferries. Vehicle ferry — accepts cars, bicycles and pets on board.

The ferry sails year round, crossing time approximately 1h 30min. Frequency: 2-3x daily.

Advance booking is required for this crossing.

Price band: High. Adult £22.10–£26.00 (single, season dependent)|Car (under 6m) £72.00–£79.00 (single, season dependent)|Motorcycle £21.20–£27.00|Bicycle free

Passes the dramatic cliffs of Hoy. Thurso railway station approximately 3 miles from Scrabster. Booking recommended for vehicles.

Timetables

Schedule Summary
  • Year round service, 2–3 sailings daily. Crossing time 90 minutes. Passes the dramatic cliffs of Hoy.
  • Off-peak (Mon–Fri outside peak season) dep Stromness: 08:45, 19:00.
  • Peak (Mon–Fri peak season) dep Stromness: 08:45, 13:15, 19:00.
  • Weekend dep Stromness: 12:00, 19:00.
  • On Sat 8 Aug 2026 (County Show day): afternoon sailings at 17:45 and 20:00 (from Scrabster direction — confirm Stromness times).
    On Sun 9 Aug 2026: 3-sailing day.
  • Priority boarding available for this direction (supplement applies).
  • Scheduled maintenance: 5–17 Jan 2026 — amended timetable applies.
  • Fares vary by season:
    Low season (7 Jan–23 Mar, 1 Nov–17 Dec): adult £22.10, car £72.00.
    Mid season (24 Mar–14 Jun, 1 Sep–31 Oct): adult £23.95, car £74.00.
    Peak season (15 Jun–31 Aug): adult £26.00, car £79.00.

Prices

Fares Summary
  • Adult £22.10–£26.00 (single, season dependent)
  • Car (under 6m) £72.00–£79.00 (single, season dependent)
  • Motorcycle £21.20–£27.00
  • Bicycle free
Book with NorthLink Ferries

Map of Ferry from Stromness to Scrabster

Always confirm current schedules and prices directly with the operator before travel.

Ports

Stromness Orkney Mainland Scrabster

Island

Orkney Mainland All ferry routes →

Operator

NorthLink Ferries
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