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How to get fromJohn O' Groats to Stromnessby ferry or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from John O' Groats to Stromness by ferry or bus

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to Hamnavoe Estatebus bus X1
    4h 11m
    £32

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from JOG Knitwear to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus 80
    2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    4h 21m
    £17–23

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  • Distance: 54.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between John O' Groats, Scotland and Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from John O' Groats to Stromness. However, you can take the line 80 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry terminal, then take the bus to Hamnavoe Estate. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JOG Knitwear to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Sir George's Street Church, Bank of Scotland, Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 4h 21m.

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