How to travel from Milton Keynes to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Milton Keynes and Stromness is around 849km (528 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Milton Keynes 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 → Milton Keynes if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost£310($365)
+ 2 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Edinburgh then Inverness and then to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.
- Duration16h 35m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£79($95)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Crewe then Haymarket and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration13hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£205($240)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration14h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£160($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milton Keynes and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Milton Keynes 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 £79 ($95) and will take around 16h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £390 ($465).
The distance between Milton Keynes and Stromness is around 849km (528 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 786km (488 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Milton Keynes and Stromness by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Milton Keynes to Stromness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £390 ($465).
The cheapest way to travel between Milton Keynes and Stromness is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £79 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Milton Keynes and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Milton Keynes and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Milton Keynes and Stromness. Flights depart from London Luton (LTN) and arrive at Kirkwall (KOI) - via Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Milton Keynes to Stromness. There is however a flight that goes via Edinburgh (EDI). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Milton Keynes to Stromness typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from London Luton (LTN) 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 Milton Keynes to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milton Keynes to Stromness is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £390 ($465).
Compare travel optionsbetween Milton Keynes and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 4h 15m | £310($365) | hourly | 901km (560 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 35m | £390($465) | hourly | 849km (528 miles) |
| Train to London Euston, Fly | 4h 5m | £475($560) | hourly | 985km (612 miles) |
| Train to London Euston, Fly | 4h 15m | £540($635) | hourly | 1,005km (625 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16h 35m | £79($95) | 6 times a week | 1,034km (643 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 13hrs | £205($240) | 4 times a week | 1,056km (656 miles) |
| Train to Crewe, ferry | 14h 15m | £255($305) | 6 times a week | 1,208km (751 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 17h 15m | £100($115) | 6 times a week | 1,217km (756 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 20m | £160($185) | 4 times a week | 1,045km (649 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Milton Keynes and Stromness
Train operators
London Midland
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
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