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 via Inverness which costs £30 - £85 and takes 10h 16m.

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 8h 50m and costs £150 - £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 16m and costs £30 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from Stromness to Portree, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portree?

There are 433+ hotels available in Portree.

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

There are 5 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 Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus 917
10h 16m
£33–84
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the train from Wick to Dingwalltrain
3. Take the train from Dingwall to Kyle of Lochalshtrain
4. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled Squarebus 917 / ...
13h 2m
£70–156
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane KOI - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus
8h 50m
£150–311
Ferry, bus
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
10h 39m
£61–84
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Dingwallbus
3. Take the train from Dingwall to Kyle of Lochalshtrain
4. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled Squarebus 917 / ...
10h 59m
£37–113

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

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£126Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stromness to Portree.

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Distance: 274.3 mi
Duration: 10h 16m

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 Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Inverness 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, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Wick Co-op, Wick, Dingwall, Kyle of Lochalsh, and Harbour Slipway in around 13h 2m.

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