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

The cheapest way to get from Lairg to Stromness is to bus and ferry which costs £29 - £40 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lairg to Stromness is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 56m and costs £29 - £40.

How far is it from Lairg to Stromness?

The distance between Lairg and Stromness is 119 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lairg to Stromness without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 56m and costs £29 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Lairg to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 160+ hotels available in Stromness.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Station Square to Ferry TerminalE6
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
5h 56m
£29–40
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Lairg to WickInverness - Wick
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
7h 46m
£41–80
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from War Memorial to Bus Station Stance 6
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)INV - KOI
5h 17m

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

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£131Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 118.7 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Lairg to Stromness. However, you can take the line 906 bus to Station Square, take the 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 War Memorial to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Station, Lairg, Wick, Co-Op, Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 7h 46m.

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