How to travel from Ipswich to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Ipswich and Stromness is around 863km (536 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Ipswich 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 → Ipswich if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost£510($600)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Peterborough then Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration14h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£155($180)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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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 Ipswich and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ipswich to Stromness by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around £120 ($140) and will take around 19h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £510 ($600).
The distance between Ipswich and Stromness is around 863km (536 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 817km (508 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Ipswich and Stromness by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Stromness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £510 ($600).
The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Stromness is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £120 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ipswich and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ipswich and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 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 Ipswich to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Stromness is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £510 ($600).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ipswich and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 40m | £510($600) | hourly | 863km (536 miles) |
| Train to Stratford (London), Fly | 4h 25m | £550($650) | hourly | 1,020km (634 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly | 4h 50m | £485($575) | hourly | 1,019km (633 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 14h 30m | £155($180) | 4 times a week | 1,135km (705 miles) |
| Train to Peterborough, ferry | 15h 30m | £135($160) | 4 times a week | 1,135km (705 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 15h 55m | £140($165) | twice a week | 1,182km (735 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 19h 60m | £120($140) | twice a week | 1,347km (837 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 15m | £170($200) | 4 times a week | 1,101km (684 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ipswich and Stromness
Train operators
Greater Anglia
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Grand Central
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Bus companies
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