How to travel from Bournemouth to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Bournemouth and Stromness is around 992km (616 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bournemouth to Stromness by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Stromness → Bournemouth if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost£865($1,025)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration17h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£325($380)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23, Glasgow then Inverness and then to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.
- Duration18h 60m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£80($95)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration15h 55m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£185($220)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bournemouth and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Stromness by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £80 ($95) and will take around 18h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £865 ($1,025).
The distance between Bournemouth and Stromness is around 992km (616 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 921km (572 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Bournemouth and Stromness by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Stromness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £865 ($1,025).
The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Stromness is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £80 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bournemouth and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bournemouth and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Bournemouth to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Stromness is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £865 ($1,025).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bournemouth and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 50m | £865($1,025) | hourly | 992km (616 miles) |
| Train to Woking, Fly | 5h 10m | £470($555) | hourly | 1,041km (647 miles) |
| Train to London Waterloo, Fly | 5h 20m | £570($675) | hourly | 1,097km (682 miles) |
| Train to Southampton Central, plane | 5h 35m | £610($725) | hourly | 1,061km (659 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 17h 20m | £325($380) | 4 times a week | 1,325km (823 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 18h 60m | £80($95) | 6 times a week | 1,318km (819 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 55m | £185($220) | 4 times a week | 1,204km (748 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bournemouth and Stromness
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Train operators
South Western Railway
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
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