What is the cheapest way to get from John o' Groats to Stromness?

The cheapest way to get from John o' Groats to Stromness is to line 80 bus and ferry which costs £19 - £28 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from John o' Groats to Stromness?

The fastest way to get from John o' Groats to Stromness is to line 80 bus and ferry which takes 3h 33m and costs £19 - £28.

How far is it from John o' Groats to Stromness?

The distance between John o' Groats and Stromness is 50 miles.

How do I travel from John o' Groats to Stromness without a car?

The best way to get from John o' Groats to Stromness without a car is to line 80 bus and ferry which takes 3h 33m and costs £19 - £28.

How long does it take to get from John o' Groats to Stromness?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from John o' Groats to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 154+ hotels available in Stromness.

John o' Groats to Stromness - 2 ways to travel via line 80 bus, ferry, and bus

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

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Line 80 bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from JOG Knitwear to Ferry Terminal80
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
3h 33m
£20–27
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from JOG Knitwear to Sir George's Street Church80
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
4h 18m
£21–31

John o' Groats to Stromness by bus and ferry

10Weekly Services

3h 33mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from John o' Groats to Stromness.

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Distance: 49.9 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from John o' Groats to Stromness. However, you can take the line 80 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JOG Knitwear to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Sir George's Street Church, Bank of Scotland, Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 4h 18m.

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