What is the cheapest way to get from Stromness to Portree?

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Portree is to ferry and bus which costs £60 - £85 and takes 10h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stromness to Portree?

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Portree is to fly and bus which takes 7h 58m and costs £160 - £320.

How far is it from Stromness to Portree?

The distance between Stromness and Portree is 276 miles.

How do I travel from Stromness to Portree without a car?

The best way to get from Stromness to Portree without a car is to ferry and bus via Inverness which takes 10h 11m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Stromness to Portree?

It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Stromness to Portree, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 416+ hotels available in Portree.

Stromness to Portree - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Stromness to Portree by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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

Ferry, bus via Inverness
best
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 Somerled Square917
10h 11m
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 Somerled Square917
10h 44m
£61–84
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the train from Wick to Dingwall
3. Take the train from Dingwall to Kyle of Lochalsh
4. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled Square917 / ...
12h 57m
£71–146
Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)KOI - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Square
7h 58m
£162–315
Ferry, bus, train
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 train from Dingwall to Kyle of Lochalsh
4. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled Square917 / ...
10h 55m
Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)KOI - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Somerled Square
10h 18m
£226–530

Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 274.5 mi
Duration: 10h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Portree. However, you can take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Union Street, walk to Bus Station Stance 3, then take the bus to Somerled Square. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Somerled Square via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Co-Op, Wick, Dingwall, Kyle of Lochalsh, and Harbour Slipway in around 12h 57m.

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