How to travel from Penzance to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Penzance and Stromness is around 1,053km (654 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Penzance 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 → Penzance if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical cost£780($925)
Loganair
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Plymouth and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration19h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£365($430)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration17h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£215($255)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Penzance to Stromness by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around £130 ($155) and will take around 24h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £780 ($925).
The distance between Penzance and Stromness is around 1,053km (654 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 993km (617 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Penzance and Stromness by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Penzance to Stromness is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £780 ($925).
The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Stromness is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £130 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Penzance and Stromness. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Penzance and Stromness. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Penzance 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 Penzance to Stromness. There is however a flight that goes via Edinburgh (EDI). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Penzance 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 Penzance to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 6h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Stromness is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around £675 ($795).
Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4h 40m | £780($925) | twice daily | 1,053km (654 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 25m | £675($795) | hourly | 1,168km (726 miles) |
| Train to Plymouth, plane | 7h 15m | £665($785) | every 2 hours | 1,222km (759 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 19h 45m | £365($430) | 4 times a week | 1,520km (945 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 21h 60m | £260($305) | 6 times a week | 1,550km (963 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 24h 25m | £130($155) | once a week | 1,582km (983 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 17h 35m | £215($255) | 4 times a week | 1,365km (848 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Penzance and Stromness
Train operators
Transport for Wales
Caledonian Sleeper
LNER
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