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 £85 - £190 and takes 22h 27m.

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 22h 27m and costs £85 - £190.

How far is it from Stromness to Outer Hebrides?

The distance between Stromness and Outer Hebrides is 242 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 22h 27m and costs £85 - £190.

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

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

Where can I stay near Outer Hebrides?

There are 59+ 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)KOI - BEB
2. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Newton House Rd End
7h
Ferry, bus
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 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 27m
£87–189
Ferry, bus, drive
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to TescoE6
3. Take the bus from Council Buildings to Old Inn Road End700 / ...
4. Drive from Old Inn Road End to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal
5. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal
14h 13m
Ferry, train, bus, drive
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the train from Wick to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 7 to Old Inn Road End700
4. Drive from Old Inn Road End to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal
5. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal
17h 39m
Ferry, bus, drive 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 TescoE6
3. Take the bus from Council Buildings to Old Inn Road End700 / ...
4. Drive from Old Inn Road End to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal
5. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal
14h 18m

Stromness to Outer Hebrides by ferry and bus

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22h 27mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 241 mi
Duration: 7h

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 Hospital Entrance, walk 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, Tesco, Council Buildings, Old Inn Road End, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 14h 13m.

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