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

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Dornoch is to ferry and bus via Clydesdale Bank which costs £15 - £21 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Dornoch is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 29m and costs £23 - £35.

How far is it from Stromness to Dornoch?

The distance between Stromness and Dornoch is 111 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stromness to Dornoch without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 29m and costs £23 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Stromness to Dornoch, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dornoch?

There are 296+ hotels available in Dornoch.

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

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

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Terminal Building to Dornoch Academybus Ember
4h 29m
£24–34
Ferry, bus via Clydesdale Bank
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Clydesdale Bankbus X99
5h 19m
£16–21

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Distance: 110.9 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Dornoch. However, you can take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Terminal Building, then take the bus to Dornoch Academy. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Clydesdale Bank via Scrabster Ferry Terminal and Ferry Terminal in around 5h 19m.

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