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

The cheapest way to get from Lyness to Stromness is to ferry and line 5 bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyness to Stromness is to ferry and line 5 bus which takes 1h 53m and costs £6 - £10.

How far is it from Lyness to Stromness?

The distance between Lyness and Stromness is 14 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lyness to Stromness without a car is to line 2 bus and ferry which takes 1h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Lyness to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 163+ hotels available in Stromness.

Lyness to Stromness - 2 ways to travel via line 2 bus, ferry, and line 5 bus

There are 2 ways to get from Lyness to Stromness by bus or ferry

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

Line 2 bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Naval Cemetery to Pier2
2. Take the ferry from North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalOf1
1h 48m
Ferry, line 5 bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Houton Orkney Ferry TerminalOf2
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Travel Centre5
1h 53m
£7–10

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 13.7 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Lyness to Stromness. However, you can take the line 2 bus to Pier, walk to North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Travel Centre via Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal and Ferry Terminal in around 1h 53m.

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