How to travel from Liverpool to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Liverpool and Stromness is around 730km (453 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Liverpool 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 → Liverpool if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost£335($395)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Haymarket and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration11h 55m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£150($180)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration12h 10m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£120($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Stromness by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £100 ($120) and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £335 ($395).
The distance between Liverpool and Stromness is around 730km (453 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 618km (384 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Liverpool and Stromness by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Stromness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £335 ($395).
The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Stromness is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £100 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Liverpool and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Liverpool and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 10m.
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 Liverpool to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Stromness is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £335 ($395).
Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 10m | £335($395) | hourly | 730km (453 miles) |
| Train to Stafford, plane | 4h 40m | £425($500) | every 3 hours | 915km (568 miles) |
| Train to Darlington, Fly | 5h 5m | £550($650) | every 20 mins | 773km (480 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 11h 55m | £150($180) | 4 times a week | 857km (533 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 12h 20m | £105($125) | once a week | 910km (565 miles) |
| Train to Preston, bus and ferry | 13h 40m | £100($120) | 6 times a week | 910km (565 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 10m | £120($140) | 4 times a week | 825km (513 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Liverpool and Stromness
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
London Midland
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