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

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Ullapool is to ferry and train and taxi which costs £130 - £210 and takes 7h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Ullapool is to fly and bus which takes 6h 3m and costs £150 - £310.

How far is it from Stromness to Ullapool?

The distance between Stromness and Ullapool is 199 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stromness to Ullapool without a car is to ferry and train and taxi which takes 7h 32m and costs £130 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Stromness to Ullapool, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ullapool?

There are 60+ hotels available in Ullapool.

Stromness to Ullapool - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, taxi, bus, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Stromness to Ullapool by ferry, train, taxi, bus, 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, train, taxi
best
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the train from Wick to Lairg
3. Take the taxi from Lairg to Ullapool
7h 32m
£136–204
Ferry, bus
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 bus from Council Buildings to High School61
7h 43m
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)KOI - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
6h 3m
£154–305

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

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 198.1 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Ullapool. However, you can take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Co-Op, walk to Wick, take the train to Lairg, then take the taxi to Ullapool. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to High School via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Tesco, and Council Buildings in around 7h 43m.

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