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 50m and costs £140 - £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 57+ hotels available in Ullapool.

Stromness to Ullapool - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, taxi, bus, and plane

There are 4 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 Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the train from Wick to Lairgtrain
3. Take the taxi from Lairg to Ullapooltaxi
7h 32m
£136–204
Ferry, bus via Dingwall
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 bus from Council Buildings to High Schoolbus 61
7h 43m
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 50m
£142–301
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 6 to High Schoolbus 61
8h 59m

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 Ullapool.

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Distance: 198 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 Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Wick 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, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Dingwall, and Council Buildings in around 7h 43m.

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