How to travel from Hull to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Hull and Stromness is around 714km (444 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Hull to Stromness by train, plane, bus, 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 → Hull if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Humberside (HUY) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost£525($620)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to York then Inverness and then to Thurso then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Inverness then Smoo Cave and then to Miller Academy then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.
- Duration14h 15m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£64($76)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration12h 55m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£130($150)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hull and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hull to Stromness by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £64 ($76) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £525 ($620).
The distance between Hull and Stromness is around 714km (444 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 608km (378 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Hull and Stromness by train, plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Hull to Stromness is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £525 ($620).
The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Stromness is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £64 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hull and Stromness. We recommend that you fly from Humberside (HUY) 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 Hull and Stromness. We recommend that you fly from Humberside (HUY) 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 Hull to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to York and then to Darlington then fly from Durham (MME) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Hull to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to York and then to Darlington then fly from Durham (MME) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Stromness is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £555 ($655).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hull and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 3h 45m | £525($620) | twice daily | 714km (444 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 40m | £555($655) | twice daily | 722km (449 miles) |
| Train to Leeds, plane and bus | 5h 45m | £320($380) | twice daily | 858km (533 miles) |
| Train to York, plane and bus | 6h 5m | £345($410) | twice daily | 813km (505 miles) |
| Train to Doncaster, plane and bus | 6h 30m | £445($525) | twice daily | 1,147km (713 miles) |
| Train to York, plane and bus | 7h 20m | £510($600) | twice a week | 1,532km (952 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 12h 30m | £135($160) | once daily | 988km (614 miles) |
| Train to Doncaster, ferry | 14h 30m | £120($140) | twice a week | 1,027km (638 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 14h 15m | £64($76) | once a week | 1,079km (670 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 55m | £130($150) | 4 times a week | 871km (541 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hull and Stromness
Train operators
LNER
Hull Trains
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
The Durness Bus
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
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