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

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There are 5 ways to get from Portree to Stromness by bus, ferry, taxi, train, 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 Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    10h 6m
    £38–55

  2. Taxi, train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Portree to Kyle of Lochalshtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Dingwalltrain train
    3. Take the train from Dingwall to Wicktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Scrabster Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    11h 53m
    £250–349

  3. Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Portree Square to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane INV - KOI
    8h 27m
    £180–628

  4. 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 Vehicle Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    10h 19m
    £48–79

  5. 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 57m
    £264–568

Portree to Stromness by bus and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 6m

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 Vehicle Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kyle of Lochalsh, take the train to Dingwall, take the train to Wick, walk to Caithness General Hospital, take the bus to Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.

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