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 which costs £65 - £140 and takes 15h 55m.

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 which takes 15h 55m and costs £65 - £140.

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 which takes 15h 55m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Stromness to Outer Hebrides, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Outer Hebrides?

There are 44+ hotels available in Outer Hebrides.

Stromness to Outer Hebrides - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Stromness to Outer Hebrides by plane, bus, ferry, car, 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)plane KOI - BEB
2. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Newton House Rd Endbus
7h 41m
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus 917
4. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry
15h 55m
£68–137
Ferry, bus, drive
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Tescobus E6
3. Take the bus from Council Buildings to Old Inn Road Endbus 700 / ...
4. Drive from Old Inn Road End to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalcar
5. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry
14h 14m
Ferry, train, bus, drive
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 7 to Old Inn Road Endbus 700
4. Drive from Old Inn Road End to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalcar
5. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry
17h 40m
Ferry, bus, drive via Newton House Rd End
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Tescobus E6
3. Take the bus from Council Buildings to Old Inn Road Endbus 700 / ...
4. Drive from Old Inn Road End to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalcar
5. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry
14h 19m

Kirkwall (KOI) to Benbecula (BEB) flights

6Weekly Planes

3h 20mAverage Duration

£488Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stromness to Outer Hebrides.

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Distance: 239.5 mi
Duration: 7h 41m

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, walk to Post Office, 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, Tesco, Council Buildings, Old Inn Road End, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 14h 14m.

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