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

The cheapest way to get from Ullapool to Stromness is to bus and ferry which costs £50 - £75 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ullapool to Stromness is to bus and fly which takes 5h 59m and costs £150 - £310.

How far is it from Ullapool to Stromness?

The distance between Ullapool and Stromness is 191 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ullapool to Stromness without a car is to bus and ferry via Dingwall which takes 7h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Ullapool to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 163+ hotels available in Stromness.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ullapool to Stromness by bus, ferry, 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.

Bus, ferry via Dingwall
best
1. Take the bus from High School to Council Buildings61
2. Take the bus from Tesco to Ferry TerminalE6
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
7h 38m
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
8h 29m
£53–74
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from High School to Council Buildings61
2. Take the train from Dingwall to Wick
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
10h 8m
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI)INV - KOI
5h 59m
£155–305

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

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45 minAverage Duration

£131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 189.7 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Ullapool to Stromness. However, you can take the bus to Council Buildings, walk to Tesco, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High School to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Council Buildings, Hill Street, Station, Dingwall, Wick, Co-Op, Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 10h 8m.

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