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How to get fromStromness to Egilsayby taxi, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Stromness to Egilsay by taxi, ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Stromness to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Egilsay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Of3
    1h 6m
    £37–46

  2. Bus, line 6 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Ferry terminalbus bus 6
    3. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Egilsay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Of3
    3h 11m
    £7–10

  3. Bus, line 6 bus, ferry via Hospital Entrance

    1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Hospital Entrancebus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hospital Entrance to Ferry terminalbus bus 6
    3. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Egilsay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Of3
    3h 41m
    £7–10

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stromness to Egilsay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 21.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Egilsay. However, you can take the taxi to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal then take the ferry to Egilsay Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Egilsay Orkney Ferry Terminal via Travel Centre, Ferry terminal, and Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 3h 11m.

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