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 42m and costs £140 - £310.

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 .

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 155+ 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
best
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3917
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
10h 18m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3917
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
10h 29m
£60–84
Taxi, train, ferry
1. Take the taxi from Portree to Kyle of Lochalsh
2. Take the train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Dingwall
3. Take the train from Dingwall to Wick
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
11h 36m
£138–227
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)INV - KOI
8h 42m
£149–301

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

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£128Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portree to Stromness.

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Distance: 274.2 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 Bus Station Stance 3, walk to Union Street, take the bus to 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 Co-Op, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.

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