The distance between Ullapool and Stromness is around 253km (157 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Ullapool to Stromness by taxi, train, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre.
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Take a taxi to Lairg then take the train to Thurso then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.
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There are several options for getting from Ullapool to Stromness by taxi, train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around £75 ($89) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($250).
The distance between Ullapool and Stromness is around 253km (157 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 160km (100 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Ullapool and Stromness by taxi, train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Ullapool to Stromness is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £210 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Ullapool and Stromness is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £75 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ullapool and Stromness. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ullapool and Stromness. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 3h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ullapool to Stromness. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Stromness is Kirkwall Airport (KOI) (KOI) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Stromness. Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ullapool to Stromness. We recommend that you take a taxi to Lairg then take the train to Thurso then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ullapool to Stromness is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £155 ($180).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 3h 45m | £210($250) | twice daily | 341km (212 miles) |
Taxi, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 4h 30m | £155($180) | 5 times a day | 253km (157 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 6h 40m | £75($89) | twice daily | 377km (234 miles) |
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