How to travel from London to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between London and Stromness is around 902km (560 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from London to Stromness by plane, train, 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 → London if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost£450($535)
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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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.
- Duration18h 15m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£80($95)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration13h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration15h 10m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£170($205)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from London to Stromness by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £80 ($95) and will take around 18h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £450 ($535).
The distance between London and Stromness is around 902km (560 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 853km (530 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from London and Stromness by plane.
The quickest way to get from London to Stromness is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £450 ($535).
The cheapest way to travel between London and Stromness is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £80 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between London and Stromness. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between London and Stromness. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from London and Stromness. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Kirkwall (KOI) - via Aberdeen (ABZ). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
There is no direct flight from London to Stromness. There is however a flight that goes via Aberdeen (ABZ). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from London to Stromness typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and and arrive into Kirkwall (KOI).
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 London to Stromness. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Stromness is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £450 ($535).
Compare travel optionsbetween London and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 25m | £450($535) | hourly | 902km (560 miles) |
| Fly to Kirkwall (KOI) | 3h 30m | £515($610) | hourly | 920km (572 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 25m | £890($1,050) | hourly | 1,059km (658 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 18h 15m | £80($95) | 6 times a week | 1,225km (761 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 13h 40m | £105($125) | 4 times a week | 1,127km (700 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, ferry | 14h 35m | £155($185) | 6 times a week | 1,279km (795 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 14h 25m | £255($300) | 6 times a week | 1,200km (745 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, bus and ferry | 16h 25m | £89($105) | 6 times a week | 1,188km (738 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 10m | £170($205) | 4 times a week | 1,122km (697 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between London and Stromness
Train operators
South Western Railway
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
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