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

The cheapest way to get from Portree to Stromness is to bus and ferry which costs £60 - £85 and takes 10h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portree to Stromness is to bus and fly which takes 8h 45m and costs £150 - £340.

How far is it from Portree to Stromness?

The distance between Portree and Stromness is 276 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portree to Stromness without a car is to bus and ferry via Inverness which takes 10h 18m and costs £30 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 10h 18m to get from Portree to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 183+ hotels available in Stromness.

Portree to Stromness - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, taxi, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Portree to Stromness by bus, ferry, taxi, 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 via Inverness
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1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to King Streetbus 917
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
10h 18m
£32–84
Taxi, train, ferry
1. Take the taxi from Portree to Kyle of Lochalshtaxi
2. Take the train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Dingwalltrain
3. Take the train from Dingwall to Wicktrain
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
11h 41m
£138–232
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane INV - KOI
8h 45m
£159–331
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus 917
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
10h 29m
£60–84

Portree to Stromness by bus, foot, and ferry

28Weekly Services

10h 18mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Portree to Stromness.

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Distance: 273.9 mi
Duration: 10h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Portree to Stromness. However, you can take the bus to King Street, walk to Inverness Union Street, take the bus to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kyle of Lochalsh, take the train to Dingwall, take the train to Wick, walk to Wick Co-op, take the bus to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.

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