How to travel from Leicester to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Leicester and Stromness is around 838km (521 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Leicester 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 → Leicester 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£405($480)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train to Sheffield, ferry
Take the train to Sheffield then Edinburgh and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£215($250)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Inverness and then to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.
- Duration15h 50m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£87($105)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration13h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leicester and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Leicester 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 15h 50m. 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 £405 ($480).
The distance between Leicester and Stromness is around 838km (521 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 716km (445 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Leicester and Stromness by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Leicester to Stromness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £405 ($480).
The cheapest way to travel between Leicester 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 Leicester 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 Leicester 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 Leicester 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 Leicester 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 Leicester to Stromness is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £405 ($480).
Compare travel optionsbetween Leicester and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4hrs | £405($480) | hourly | 838km (521 miles) |
| Train to London St Pancras International, Fly | 4h 45m | £485($575) | hourly | 1,065km (662 miles) |
| Train to Sheffield, plane | 5h 15m | £350($415) | hourly | 847km (527 miles) |
| Train to Ely, plane | 5h 20m | £560($660) | hourly | 1,008km (626 miles) |
Train to Sheffield, ferry + 2 similar | 13h 45m | £215($250) | 4 times a week | 1,030km (640 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 13h 60m | £230($270) | 4 times a week | 1,030km (640 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 14h 15m | £135($160) | once a week | 1,061km (659 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 50m | £87($105) | 3 times a week | 1,012km (629 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 40m | £140($165) | 4 times a week | 940km (584 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Leicester and Stromness
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
Greater Anglia
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
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