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How to get fromStromness to Dornochby ferry or bus

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

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Dornoch Academybus bus Ember
    4h 29m
    £24–34

  2. Ferry, bus via Dornoch

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Dornochbus bus Ember
    4h 48m
    £24–34

Stromness to Dornoch by ferry and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 110.8 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 Vehicle Terminal, then take the bus to Dornoch Academy. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Dornoch via Scrabster Ferry Terminal and Scrabster Vehicle Terminal in around 4h 48m.

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