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How to get fromStromness to Rousayby taxi, ferry or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Stromness to Rousay by taxi, ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Stromness to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Of3
    46 min
    £37–45

  2. Bus, line 6 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Ferry terminalbus bus 6
    3. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Of3
    3h 17m
    £12–17

  3. Bus, line 6 bus, ferry via Hospital Entrance

    1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Hospital Entrancebus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hospital Entrance to Ferry terminalbus bus 6
    3. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry Of3
    3h 31m
    £12–17

Stromness to Rousay by bus and ferry

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Rousay. However, you can take the taxi to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal then take the ferry to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal via Travel Centre, Ferry terminal, and Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 3h 17m.

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