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How to get fromPortree to Stromnessby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Portree to Stromness by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Portree Square to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    10h 19m
    £39–56

  2. Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    7h 43m
    £170–602

  3. Bus, ferry via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus 917
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    10h 32m
    £49–80

  4. Bus, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    10h 19m
    £264–548

Portree to Stromness by bus and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 19m

What companies run services between Portree, Scotland and Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Portree to Stromness. However, you can take the bus to Inverness Union Street, take the bus to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3, walk to Inverness, take the train to Inverness Airport, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the line 1 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Post Office, walk to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Travel Centre.

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