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

The cheapest way to get from Portmahomack to Stromness is to train and ferry which costs £45 - £100 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portmahomack to Stromness is to train and ferry which takes 8h 39m and costs £45 - £100.

How far is it from Portmahomack to Stromness?

The distance between Portmahomack and Stromness is 132 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portmahomack to Stromness without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Portmahomack to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 162+ hotels available in Stromness.

Portmahomack to Stromness - 2 ways to travel via train, bus, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Portmahomack to Stromness by bus, ferry, or train

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 Asda Car Park to Ferry TerminalE6
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
6h 19m
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tain to WickInverness - Wick
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
8h 39m
£47–99

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 131.5 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Portmahomack to Stromness. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Asda Car Park, 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 Post Office to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Post Office, Tain, Wick, Co-Op, Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 8h 39m.

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