How to travel from Barnstaple to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Barnstaple and Stromness is around 1,052km (654 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Stromness by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Stromness → Barnstaple if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre.
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost£580($685)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train to Exeter St Davids, ferry
Take the train to Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Haymarket then Inverness and then to Thurso then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.
- Duration16h 25m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost£315($375)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Union Square Bus Station then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration18h 50m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration16hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£185($220)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Stromness by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £125 ($150) and will take around 18h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £580 ($685).
The distance between Barnstaple and Stromness is around 1,052km (654 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 878km (545 miles)
It takes around 17h 55m to get from Barnstaple and Stromness by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Stromness is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx £580 ($685).
The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Stromness is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £125 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Barnstaple and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Barnstaple and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 5h 30m.
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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Barnstaple to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall. instead which will take 17h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Stromness is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 17h 55m and will usually cost around £345 ($410).
Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 5h 30m | £580($685) | 5 times a week | 1,052km (654 miles) |
| Train to Exeter St Davids, plane and bus | 6hrs | £290($345) | twice daily | 1,103km (685 miles) |
| Train to Exeter St Davids, plane and bus | 7hrs | £465($550) | twice daily | 1,132km (703 miles) |
| Train to Exeter St Davids, plane and bus | 7h 10m | £820($970) | twice daily | 1,172km (728 miles) |
| Train to Exeter St Davids, plane and bus | 7h 15m | £955($1,130) | twice daily | 1,321km (821 miles) |
| Train to Exeter St Davids, plane and bus | 8h 40m | £775($920) | twice daily | 1,269km (788 miles) |
Train to Exeter St Davids, ferry + 2 similar | 16h 25m | £315($375) | 5 times a day | 1,380km (857 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 17h 55m | £345($410) | 4 times a week | 1,369km (851 miles) |
| Train to Exeter St Davids, ferry | 20h 20m | £245($285) | once daily | 1,441km (895 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 18h 50m | £125($150) | twice a week | 1,313km (816 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16hrs | £185($220) | 4 times a week | 1,213km (754 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Barnstaple and Stromness
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
East Coast Buses
Airports near Stromness
The following major airports near Stromness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from Stromness
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 164km (102 miles) from Stromness
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Stromness