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

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Drumnadrochit is to ferry and bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Drumnadrochit is to bus and fly which takes 6h 15m and costs £150 - £650.

How far is it from Stromness to Drumnadrochit?

The distance between Stromness and Drumnadrochit is 176 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stromness to Drumnadrochit without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 7h 36m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Stromness to Drumnadrochit, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Drumnadrochit?

There are 1211+ hotels available in Drumnadrochit.

Stromness to Drumnadrochit - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Stromness to Drumnadrochit by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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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 Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
7h 36m
£32–46
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
10h 14m
£87–144
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane KOI - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Drum Greenbus
6h 15m
£159–617

Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 174.6 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Drumnadrochit. However, you can take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Inverness Union Street, then take the bus to Drumnadrochit. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Drum Green via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Caithness General Hospital, Wick, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 10h 14m.

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