How to travel from Gloucester to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Gloucester and Stromness is around 857km (533 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Gloucester 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 → Gloucester 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).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost£410($485)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Haymarket and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration13h 50m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£220($260)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Buchanan Bus Station then Inverness and then to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.
- Duration18hrs
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£87($105)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration14hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£155($180)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gloucester and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gloucester 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 £87 ($105) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £410 ($485).
The distance between Gloucester and Stromness is around 857km (533 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 792km (492 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Gloucester and Stromness by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Gloucester to Stromness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £410 ($485).
The cheapest way to travel between Gloucester and Stromness is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £87 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gloucester 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 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gloucester 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 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gloucester 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 4hrs.
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 Gloucester 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 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gloucester to Stromness is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £410 ($485).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gloucester and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4hrs | £410($485) | hourly | 857km (533 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly | 4h 10m | £580($690) | hourly | 954km (593 miles) |
| Train to Cardiff Central, Fly | 4h 45m | £860($1,020) | hourly | 985km (612 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, Fly | 5h 10m | £495($590) | hourly | 1,084km (674 miles) |
| Train to Reading, plane | 5h 15m | £920($1,085) | every 2 hours | 1,133km (704 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 13h 50m | £220($260) | 4 times a week | 1,050km (652 miles) |
| Train to Aberdeen, Ferry | 15h 15m | £260($310) | 4 times a week | 1,129km (702 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 17h 5m | £145($170) | 6 times a week | 1,126km (700 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 18hrs | £87($105) | 6 times a week | 1,114km (692 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14hrs | £155($180) | 4 times a week | 1,017km (632 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gloucester and Stromness
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
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