How to travel from Bradford to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Bradford and Stromness is around 670km (416 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Bradford 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 → Bradford if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Darlington, Fly
Take the train to Darlington then fly from Durham (MME) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost£545($645)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train to Edinburgh, ferry
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£175($210)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Inverness and then to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.
- Duration14h 25m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£82($95)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration12hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bradford and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bradford 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 £82 ($95) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £545 ($645).
The distance between Bradford and Stromness is around 670km (416 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 582km (362 miles)
It takes around 12h 30m to get from Bradford and Stromness by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Bradford to Stromness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx £545 ($645).
The cheapest way to travel between Bradford and Stromness is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £82 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bradford and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Darlington then fly from Durham (MME) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bradford and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Darlington then fly from Durham (MME) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bradford to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Victoria then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 Bradford to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall. instead which will take 12h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bradford to Stromness is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 12h 30m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bradford and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Darlington, Fly + 3 similar | 3h 60m | £545($645) | every 20 mins | 670km (416 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 25m | £335($400) | hourly | 742km (461 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, Fly | 5h 30m | £435($515) | hourly | 760km (472 miles) |
| Train to Preston, plane | 5h 50m | £445($525) | hourly | 792km (492 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh, ferry + 2 similar | 12h 15m | £175($210) | 4 times a week | 880km (547 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 12h 30m | £195($230) | 4 times a week | 880km (547 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 13h 55m | £125($150) | 6 times a week | 873km (542 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 14h 25m | £82($95) | 6 times a week | 867km (539 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12hrs | £115($135) | 4 times a week | 796km (495 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bradford and Stromness
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
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