How to travel from Derby to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Derby and Stromness is around 773km (480 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Derby 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 → Derby if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost£405($480)
Multiple operators
2 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.
- Duration13h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£205($240)
Multiple operators
3 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.
- Duration15h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£90($110)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Derby and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Derby 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 £90 ($110) and will take around 15h 30m. 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 £405 ($480).
The distance between Derby and Stromness is around 773km (480 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 681km (423 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Derby and Stromness by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Derby to Stromness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £405 ($480).
The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Stromness is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £90 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Derby and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Derby and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) 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 Derby to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Stromness is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £405 ($480).
Compare travel optionsbetween Derby and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 50m | £405($480) | hourly | 841km (522 miles) |
| Train to Sheffield, plane | 4h 45m | £345($410) | hourly | 800km (497 miles) |
| Train to Darlington, Fly | 4h 55m | £600($715) | every 20 mins | 773km (480 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh, ferry + 3 similar | 13h 20m | £205($240) | 4 times a week | 983km (611 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 13h 35m | £220($260) | 4 times a week | 983km (611 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, ferry | 14h 25m | £205($245) | 6 times a week | 1,136km (706 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 15hrs | £110($130) | 6 times a week | 1,016km (632 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 30m | £90($110) | 3 times a week | 1,000km (622 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 15m | £140($165) | 4 times a week | 928km (576 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Derby and Stromness
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
First ScotRail Service
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