Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Dunnet Head

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Drive, ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Stromness to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    2h 13m
    £26–31

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus bus N1
    2. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Pf1
    4h 23m
    £51–60

Questions & Answers

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 drive to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Gills Bay Ferry Terminal, then drive to Dunnet Head. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Dunnet Head via Travel Centre, Ferry terminal, St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal, and Gills Bay Ferry Terminal in around 4h 23m.

Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Stromness

Trips to Dunnet Head

Popular routes