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

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There are 3 ways to get from John O' Groats to Stromness by ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2. Take the taxi from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Stromnesstaxi taxi
    3h 4m
    £157–187

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    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 Travel Centrebus bus X1 / ...
    4h 34m
    £29

  3. Bus, ferry

    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 36m

John O' Groats to Stromness by bus and ferry

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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 77 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Stromness. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JOG Knitwear to Travel Centre via Ferry Terminal, Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Ferry terminal in around 4h 34m.

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