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

The cheapest way to get from Rousay to Stromness is to ferry and taxi which costs £30 - £45 and takes 51 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Rousay to Stromness is to ferry and taxi which takes 51 min and costs £30 - £45.

How far is it from Rousay to Stromness?

The distance between Rousay and Stromness is 19 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rousay to Stromness without a car is to ferry and taxi which takes 51 min and costs £30 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 51 min to get from Rousay to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 158+ hotels available in Stromness.

Rousay to Stromness - 2 ways to travel via ferry, taxi, bus, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Rousay to Stromness by ferry, taxi, bus, 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.

Ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the ferry from Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Tingwall Orkney Ferry TerminalOf3
2. Take the taxi from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Stromness
51 min
£33–45
Ferry, bus, fly
1. Take the ferry from Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal
2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union Street
4. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)INV - KOI
12h 48m

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

5Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£128Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rousay to Stromness.

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Distance: 18.7 mi
Duration: 51 min

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

There is no direct connection from Rousay to Stromness. However, you can take the ferry to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal then take the taxi to Stromness. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Union Street, 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 Travel Centre.

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