How to travel from Glastonbury to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Glastonbury and Stromness is around 934km (580 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Glastonbury to Stromness by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Stromness → Glastonbury if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost£565($665)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Cabot Circus Bond Street, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd, West End Shandwick Place then Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 and then to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.
- Duration17h 5m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Taunton and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration17h 5m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£350($410)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£170($200)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glastonbury and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Glastonbury to Stromness by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £110 ($130) and will take around 17h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £565 ($665).
The distance between Glastonbury and Stromness is around 934km (580 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 870km (540 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Glastonbury and Stromness by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Glastonbury to Stromness is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx £565 ($665).
The cheapest way to travel between Glastonbury and Stromness is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £110 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Glastonbury and Stromness. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Glastonbury and Stromness. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glastonbury to Stromness. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 45m.
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 Glastonbury to Stromness. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glastonbury to Stromness is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around £565 ($665).
Compare travel optionsbetween Glastonbury and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 45m | £565($665) | twice daily | 934km (580 miles) |
| Bus to Exeter Honiton Road Park and Ride, Fly | 5h 15m | £620($735) | every 4 hours | 1,043km (648 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 40m | £875($1,035) | once daily | 1,066km (662 miles) |
| Bus to Temple Meads Stn, train and plane | 5h 45m | £430($505) | twice daily | 960km (597 miles) |
| Bus to Temple Meads Stn, train and plane | 5h 55m | £840($995) | twice daily | 999km (621 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 17h 5m | £110($130) | twice a week | 1,221km (759 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 17h 5m | £350($410) | 4 times a week | 1,329km (826 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 18h 10m | £170($200) | 6 times a week | 1,223km (760 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 15m | £170($200) | 4 times a week | 1,113km (692 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Glastonbury and Stromness
Bus companies
First Bristol
Stagecoach South West
Berrys Coaches
East Coast Buses
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Train operators
Caledonian Sleeper
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