How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Stromness, United Kingdom

The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Stromness is around 672km (417 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Stromness by train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out StromnessGiant’s Causeway if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Kirkwall (KOI).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    £490($580)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Fly

Fly from Derry (LDY) to Kirkwall (KOI).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £480($570)
Operated by

Loganair

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Stromness

There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Stromness by train and plane. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around £480 ($570) and will take around 4h 30m.

The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Stromness is around 672km (417 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 457km (284 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Giant’s Causeway and Stromness by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Stromness is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £480 ($570).

The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Stromness is to fly which will typically cost around £480 ($570) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Giant’s Causeway and Stromness. Flights depart from Derry (LDY) and arrive at Kirkwall (KOI) - via Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Giant’s Causeway to Stromness. There is however a flight that goes via Edinburgh (EDI). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Giant’s Causeway to Stromness typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Derry (LDY) and and arrive into Kirkwall (KOI).

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

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Stromness is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £490 ($580).

How do I get from Giant’s Causeway to Stromness

Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Stromness

Transport options from Giant’s Causeway to Stromness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5hrs
£490($580)
hourly672km (417 miles)
Fly
4h 30m
£480($570)
4 times a day688km (428 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Stromness

The following major airports near Stromness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

KOI
Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Stromness
INV
Inverness Airport (INV)
International Airport
Distance
164km (102 miles) from Stromness
ABZ
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Stromness