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 via Inverness which costs £45 - £65 and takes 10h 18m.

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 14m and costs £150 - £420.

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 £45 - £65.

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 202+ hotels available in Stromness.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Portree to Stromness by bus, ferry, 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
best
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
£45–64
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, 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 14m
£159–414
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
Bus, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
10h 46m
£210–457

Portree to Stromness by bus, foot, and ferry

20Weekly Services

10h 18mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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 bus to Bus Station Stance 3, walk to Inverness, take the train to Inverness Airport Station, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Hamnavoe Estate.

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