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

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Thurso is to ferry which costs £13 - £19 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Thurso is to ferry which takes 2h 20m and costs £13 - £19.

How far is it from Stromness to Thurso?

The distance between Stromness and Thurso is 28 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stromness to Thurso without a car is to ferry which takes 2h 20m and costs £13 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Stromness to Thurso, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Thurso?

There are 103+ hotels available in Thurso.

Stromness to Thurso - one way to travel via ferry

There is 1 way to get from Stromness to Thurso by ferry

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1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2h 20m
£13–19

Stromness to Thurso by ferry and bus

40Weekly Services

2h 20mAverage Duration

£13Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 28.2 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

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

NorthLink Ferries operates a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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