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 via Road End which costs £85 - £190 and takes 22h 25m.

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 via Road End which takes 22h 25m 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 21h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m 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 - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and ferry

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

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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 7m
Ferry, bus via Road End
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 25m
£87–189
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 53m
Ferry, bus via Inverness
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 7m

Kirkwall (KOI) to Benbecula (BEB) flights

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Distance: 241 mi
Duration: 7h 7m

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 Newton House Rd End via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Uig Pier, Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 21h 53m.

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