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

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Dingwall is to ferry and bus which costs £14 - £60 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Dingwall is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 27m and costs £14 - £60.

How far is it from Stromness to Dingwall?

The distance between Stromness and Dingwall is 145 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stromness to Dingwall without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 27m and costs £14 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Stromness to Dingwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dingwall?

There are 1076+ hotels available in Dingwall.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Stromness to Dingwall by ferry, bus, 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.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Dingwallbus Ember
5h 27m
£15–59
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the train from Wick to Dingwalltrain Wick - Inverness
7h 50m
£49–104
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane KOI - INV
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 1 to Tescobus
5h 28m
£136–292
Ferry, bus via Bus Station Stance 1
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
7h 26m
£49–67

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

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£128Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stromness to Dingwall.

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Distance: 144.5 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Dingwall. However, you can take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Dingwall. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Dingwall via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Wick Co-op, and Wick in around 7h 50m.

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