How to travel from Padstow to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Padstow and Stromness is around 1,015km (631 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Padstow 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 → Padstow if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical cost£765($905)
Loganair
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Plymouth and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration19h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£345($405)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration17h 5m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£205($240)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padstow and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Padstow to Stromness by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £205 ($240) and will take around 17h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £765 ($905).
The distance between Padstow and Stromness is around 1,015km (631 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 942km (585 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Padstow and Stromness by plane.
The quickest way to get from Padstow to Stromness is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £765 ($905).
The cheapest way to travel between Padstow and Stromness is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £205 ($240) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Padstow and Stromness. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padstow and Stromness. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Padstow and Stromness. Flights depart from Newquay (NQY) and arrive at Kirkwall (KOI) - via Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 2h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Padstow to Stromness. There is however a flight that goes via Edinburgh (EDI). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Padstow to Stromness typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Newquay (NQY) 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 Padstow to Stromness. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padstow to Stromness is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £765 ($905).
Compare travel optionsbetween Padstow and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 4h 10m | £765($905) | every 3 hours | 1,015km (631 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 15m | £655($775) | hourly | 1,120km (696 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 19h 35m | £345($405) | 4 times a week | 1,472km (915 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 21h 10m | £370($435) | 6 times a week | 1,604km (996 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 21h 50m | £245($285) | 6 times a week | 1,502km (933 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 17h 5m | £205($240) | 4 times a week | 1,313km (816 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Padstow and Stromness
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Transport for Wales
Caledonian Sleeper
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