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

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

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  1. Ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the taxi from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to John O' Groatstaxi taxi
    2h 5m
    £109–139

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    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
    3h 28m
    £53–58

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  • Distance: 47.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

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 ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take the taxi to John O' Groats. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to John O' Groats via Ferry terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Gills Bay Ferry Terminal in around 3h 28m.

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