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

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Ullapool is to ferry and bus via Inverness which costs £50 - £75 and takes 8h 26m.

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 29m and costs £140 - £310.

How far is it from Stromness to Ullapool?

The distance between Stromness and Ullapool is 202 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 bus which takes 7h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Stromness to Ullapool, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ullapool?

There are 27+ hotels available in Ullapool.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Stromness to Ullapool 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
best
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Tore Laybybus E6
3. Take the bus from Tore Layby to Ferry Terminalbus 961
7h 36m
Ferry, bus via Inverness
cheapest
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 Ferry Terminalbus 961
8h 26m
£53–74
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 bus from Council Buildings to Ferry Terminalbus 61
10h 26m
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 Ferry Terminalbus
6h 29m
£144–305
Ferry, bus via Dingwall
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Tescobus E6
3. Take the bus from Council Buildings to Ferry Terminalbus 61
7h 53m

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

6Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

£128Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stromness to Ullapool.

Launch map view

Distance: 201 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

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 Tore Layby, then take the bus to Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Co-Op, Wick, Dingwall, Station, Tesco, and Council Buildings in around 10h 26m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.