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

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Applecross is to ferry and train and taxi which costs £130 - £230 and takes 11h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Applecross is to ferry and train and taxi which takes 11h 23m and costs £130 - £230.

How far is it from Stromness to Applecross?

The distance between Stromness and Applecross is 236 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stromness to Applecross without a car is to ferry and bus via Dingwall which takes 9h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Stromness to Applecross, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Applecross?

There are 355+ hotels available in Applecross.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Stromness to Applecross by ferry, bus, train, taxi, or plane

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Ferry, bus via Dingwall
best
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to TescoE6
3. Take the bus from Council Buildings to Post Office704
9h 12m
Ferry, train, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the train from Wick to Dingwall
3. Take the train from Dingwall to Plockton
4. Take the taxi from Plockton to Applecross
11h 23m
£132–222
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)KOI - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Post Office
8h 32m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Post Office704
10h 34m

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

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£129Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 235 mi
Duration: 9h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Applecross. However, you can take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Tesco, walk to Council Buildings, then take the bus to Post Office. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Co-Op, walk to Wick, take the train to Dingwall, take the train to Plockton, then take the taxi to Applecross.

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