NL1 Stromness to Scrabster

Operated by Northlink Ferries. First bus 06:30, last bus 19:00. 4 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 09:00, last 19:00. Fares: set by the operator — more.

Next towards Scrabster from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal: tomorrow 06:30

Next towards Stromness from Scrabster Ferry Terminal: 19:00

Timetable

Ends at Scrabster Ferry Terminal · Sunday · 2 journeys
Stop 09:0016:45
Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal 09:0016:45
Scrabster Ferry Terminal 10:3018:15

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

This isn't a bus service — the £3 England bus fare cap doesn't apply and bus passes may not be valid. Northlink Ferries sets its own fares.

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Northlink Ferries before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route NL1

NL1 towards Scrabster

All 2 stops
  1. Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal Stromness
  2. Scrabster Ferry Terminal Scrabster

NL1 towards Stromness

All 2 stops
  1. Scrabster Ferry Terminal Scrabster
  2. Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal Stromness

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first NL1 ferry?

The first NL1 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last NL1 ferry?

The last NL1 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the NL1 ferry cost?

The England bus fare cap does not apply to this service — Northlink Ferries sets its own fares. Check their website for current prices and passes.

Who runs the NL1 ferry?

The NL1 is operated by Northlink Ferries.

Timetable data from Northlink Ferries via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.