How to travel from Blackpool to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Blackpool and Stromness is around 710km (441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Blackpool 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 → Blackpool if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost£335($395)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Haymarket and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration11h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£145($170)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Inverness and then to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.
- Duration14h 15m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£81($95)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration11h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blackpool and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Blackpool 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 £81 ($95) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £335 ($395).
The distance between Blackpool and Stromness is around 710km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 572km (355 miles)
It takes around 11h 35m to get from Blackpool and Stromness by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Stromness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £335 ($395).
The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Stromness is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £81 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Blackpool and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Blackpool and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Blackpool to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall. instead which will take 11h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Stromness is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 35m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Blackpool and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 40m | £335($395) | hourly | 752km (468 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Central, Fly | 4h 50m | £430($510) | hourly | 737km (458 miles) |
| Train to Haymarket, Fly | 5hrs | £405($480) | every 2 hours | 710km (441 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 11h 35m | £145($170) | 4 times a week | 829km (515 miles) |
| Train to Haymarket, ferry | 12h 45m | £200($235) | 6 times a week | 981km (610 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, bus and ferry | 13h 5m | £95($110) | 6 times a week | 881km (548 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 14hrs | £140($165) | once a week | 918km (570 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 14h 15m | £81($95) | 6 times a week | 862km (535 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 45m | £115($135) | 4 times a week | 788km (490 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Blackpool and Stromness
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
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