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How to get fromStromness to John O' Groatsby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Stromness to John O' Groats by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Ferry terminalbus bus X1
    2. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    4h 33m
    £30

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Sir Georges Street Church to JOG Knitwearbus bus 280 / ...
    4h 37m

Stromness to John O' Groats by bus and ferry

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland and John O' Groats, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Stromness to John O' Groats. However, you can take the bus to Ferry terminal, walk to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 77 bus to Post Office. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to JOG Knitwear via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland, and Sir Georges Street Church in around 4h 37m.

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