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How to get fromStromness to Durnessby ferry, bus or car

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

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalferryNl1
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Post Officebus803
    5h 40m

  2. Ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalferryNl1
    2. Drive from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Durnesscar
    3h 8m
    £31–45

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Durness. However, you can take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Royal Bank of Scotland, then take the bus to Post Office. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Durness via Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 3h 8m.

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