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How to get fromStromness to Lynessby ferry or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Stromness to Lyness by ferry or bus

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  1. Ferry, line 2 bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to North Hoy Orkney Ferry TerminalferryOf1
    2. Take the bus from Pier to Naval Cemeterybus2
    1h 50m

  2. Line 5 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Ferry Terminalbus5
    2. Take the ferry from Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal to Lyness Orkney Ferry TerminalferryOf2
    2h 23m
    £7–10

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Lyness. However, you can take the ferry to North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Pier, then take the line 2 bus to Naval Cemetery. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Lyness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Ferry Terminal and Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 2h 23m.

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