How to travel from Lichfield to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Lichfield and Stromness is around 793km (493 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Lichfield to Stromness by plane, bus, 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 → Lichfield if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost£370($440)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Crewe, Haymarket then Inverness and then to Thurso then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.
- Duration12h 35m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost£210($250)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Aberdeen Coach Station then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration18h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lichfield and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Stromness by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £105 ($125) and will take around 18h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £370 ($440).
The distance between Lichfield and Stromness is around 793km (493 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 704km (438 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Lichfield and Stromness by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Stromness is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £370 ($440).
The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Stromness is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £105 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lichfield and Stromness. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lichfield and Stromness. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Stromness. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 4h 15m.
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 Lichfield to Stromness. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 4h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Stromness is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £370 ($440).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lichfield and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 15m | £370($440) | twice daily | 830km (516 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 9hrs | £255($305) | 4 times a week | 867km (539 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | £315($375) | twice daily | 793km (493 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 12h 35m | £210($250) | 5 times a day | 1,037km (644 miles) |
| Train to Crewe, ferry | 14h 45m | £110($130) | once daily | 1,041km (647 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 15h 40m | £220($265) | 4 times a week | 1,055km (655 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 18h 20m | £105($125) | 4 times a week | 1,057km (657 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 15m | £135($160) | 4 times a week | 933km (580 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lichfield and Stromness
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Train operators
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
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