Stromness Ferry Terminal
Ferry port for Stromness, United Kingdom
Orkney’s second town and the terminal for NorthLink’s Pentland Firth crossing to Scrabster, past the Old Man of Hoy; Orkney Ferries’ passenger boat to Graemsay and Hoy (Moaness) also sails from Stromness.
Ferries from Stromness Ferry Terminal
2 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoy (Moaness) | Up to 25 min direct; up to 40 min via Graemsay | Orkney Ferries | Foot only |
| Scrabster | 1h 30m | NorthLink Ferries | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Stromness Ferry Terminal
- Stromness → Hoy (Moaness)
Winter 2026/27: from Stromness at 07:30, 10:00, 16:00 and 18:00 Monday–Friday (18:00 on request), with weekend sailings
Winter timetable 28 September 2026 – 1 May 2027; passenger-only service.
Source: Orkney Ferries winter 2026/27 Graemsay & Hoy timetable, checked 2026-09-29
Ferry Operators at Stromness Ferry Terminal
Passenger terminal: Stromness Ferry Terminal, Ferry Road, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3BH
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Check-in for the 06:30 Scrabster sailing opens 60 minutes before departure; other sailings 90 minutes before
Passengers with overnight cabins check in between 21:30 and 23:30 the evening before
Pay-and-display short-stay parking opposite the terminal; free long-stay parking at the Ferry Road car park and the Old Academy car park.
Sat-nav address: Stromness Ferry Terminal, Ferry Road, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3BH
Sources: northlinkferries.co.uk · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Ferry Routes from Stromness Ferry Terminal
Scrabster → Stromness (Orkney)
Crossing: 1h 30m · NorthLink Ferries
Stromness → Hoy (Moaness)
Crossing: Up to 25 min direct; up to 40 min via Graemsay · Orkney Ferries
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Stromness Ferry Terminal.