What is the cheapest way to get from Stromness to Outer Hebrides?

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Outer Hebrides is to ferry and bus and train which costs £75 - £160 and takes 16h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stromness to Outer Hebrides?

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Outer Hebrides is to ferry and bus and train which takes 16h 40m and costs £75 - £160.

How far is it from Stromness to Outer Hebrides?

The distance between Stromness and Outer Hebrides is 241 miles.

How do I travel from Stromness to Outer Hebrides without a car?

The best way to get from Stromness to Outer Hebrides without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 16h 40m and costs £75 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Stromness to Outer Hebrides?

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Stromness to Outer Hebrides, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Outer Hebrides?

There are 58+ hotels available in Outer Hebrides.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Stromness to Outer Hebrides by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Benbecula (BEB)KOI - BEB
2. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Newton House Rd End
7h 21m
Ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh
4. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Uig Pier915
5. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal
16h 40m
£78–159
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union StreetE6
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Uig Pier915
5. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal
21h 48m
Ferry, bus via Newton House Rd End
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union StreetE6
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Uig Pier915
5. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal
22h 10m

Stromness to Outer Hebrides by ferry, bus, and train

20Weekly Services

16h 40mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stromness to Outer Hebrides.

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Distance: 239.5 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Outer Hebrides. However, you can take the bus to Travel Centre, take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Benbecula (BEB), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Newton House Rd End. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Road End via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness, Kyle of Lochalsh, Harbour Slipway, Uig Pier, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 16h 40m.

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