How to travel from Dundee to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Dundee and Stromness is around 355km (221 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Dundee 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 → Dundee if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Aberdeen, Fly
Take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£230($270)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Inverness and then to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.
- Duration6h 60m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£56($66)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration7h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£45($53)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration7h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£46($54)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dundee and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dundee to Stromness by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($270).
The distance between Dundee and Stromness is around 355km (221 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 279km (173 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Dundee and Stromness by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Dundee to Stromness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £230 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Dundee and Stromness is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dundee and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dundee and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dundee to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 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 Dundee to Stromness. We recommend that you drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall. instead which will take 7h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dundee to Stromness is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around £46 ($54).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dundee and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Aberdeen, Fly + 3 similar | 3h 10m | £230($270) | hourly | 355km (221 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 25m | £330($390) | hourly | 455km (283 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 3h 45m | £195($230) | twice daily | 425km (264 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly | 3h 60m | £365($430) | hourly | 535km (333 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 6h 60m | £56($66) | 6 times a week | 453km (282 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 45m | £45($53) | 4 times a week | 405km (252 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 9h 35m | £81($95) | once a week | 533km (331 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 30m | £46($54) | 4 times a week | 392km (244 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dundee and Stromness
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
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