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How to get fromStromness to Dunnet Headby ferry, taxi, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Stromness to Dunnet Head by ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the taxi from Scrabster Vehicle Check-In to Dunnet Headtaxi taxi
    3h
    £88–110

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Ferry terminalbus bus X1
    2. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    3h 40m
    £80–95

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  • Distance: 41.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Dunnet Head. However, you can take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Scrabster Vehicle Check-In, then take the taxi to Dunnet Head. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Dunnet Head via Ferry terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Gills Bay Ferry Terminal in around 3h 40m.

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