What is the cheapest way to get from Dornoch to Stromness?

The cheapest way to get from Dornoch to Stromness is to bus and ferry which costs £15 - £21 and takes 5h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dornoch to Stromness?

The fastest way to get from Dornoch to Stromness is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 4m and costs £15 - £21.

How far is it from Dornoch to Stromness?

The distance between Dornoch and Stromness is 114 miles.

How do I travel from Dornoch to Stromness without a car?

The best way to get from Dornoch to Stromness without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 4m and costs £15 - £21.

How long does it take to get from Dornoch to Stromness?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Dornoch to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 211+ hotels available in Stromness.

Dornoch to Stromness - 2 ways to travel via bus, ferry, and plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Dornoch to Stromness by bus, ferry, or plane

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Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Cathedral Square to Ferry Terminalbus X99
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
5h 4m
£15–21
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Cathedral Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Hamnavoe Estatebus
5h 6m
£181–564

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

7Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 112.9 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Dornoch to Stromness. However, you can take the bus to 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 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Hamnavoe Estate.

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