How to travel from Dumfries to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Dumfries and Stromness is around 517km (321 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Dumfries to Stromness by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Stromness → Dumfries if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£360($430)
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.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£74($88)
Multiple operators
2 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.
- Duration11hrs
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£68($80)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£81($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Stromness by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £67 ($79) and will take around 11h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £335 ($395).
The distance between Dumfries and Stromness is around 517km (321 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 433km (269 miles)
It takes around 9h 55m to get from Dumfries and Stromness by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Stromness is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £335 ($395).
The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Stromness is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £67 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dumfries and Stromness. We recommend that you take the bus to Lockerbie Bridge Street then take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dumfries and Stromness. We recommend that you take the bus to Lockerbie Bridge Street then take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Dumfries to Stromness. We recommend that you drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall. instead which will take 9h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Stromness is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 55m and will usually cost around £81 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 55m | £360($430) | every 4 hours | 533km (331 miles) |
| Train to Carlisle, plane | 5h 10m | £565($670) | every 20 mins | 751km (467 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 45m | £335($395) | every 3 hours | 517km (321 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 10h 20m | £74($88) | 4 times a week | 636km (395 miles) |
| Train to Carlisle, ferry | 11h 50m | £160($190) | 6 times a week | 862km (536 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 11h 25m | £86($100) | once a week | 689km (428 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 11hrs | £68($80) | 6 times a week | 657km (408 miles) |
| Bus to Edinburgh, Bus Station, ferry | 11h 60m | £67($79) | 6 times a week | 637km (396 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 55m | £81($95) | 4 times a week | 597km (371 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dumfries and Stromness
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Bus companies
Stagecoach West Scotland
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach Highlands
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airlines
Loganair
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