How to travel from Plymouth to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Plymouth and Stromness is around 1,026km (638 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Plymouth to Stromness by bus, plane, train, 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 → Plymouth if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost£625($740)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration17h 50m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£330($390)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd, West End Shandwick Place then Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 and then to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.
- Duration19hrs
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration16h 25m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plymouth and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Stromness by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £125 ($145) and will take around 19hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £625 ($740).
The distance between Plymouth and Stromness is around 1,026km (638 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 957km (594 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Plymouth and Stromness by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Stromness is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £625 ($740).
The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Stromness is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £125 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Plymouth and Stromness. We recommend that you take the bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Plymouth and Stromness. We recommend that you take the bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Stromness. We recommend that you take the bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 Plymouth to Stromness. We recommend that you take the bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Stromness is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £625 ($740).
Compare travel optionsbetween Plymouth and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 25m | £625($740) | hourly | 1,026km (638 miles) |
| Bus to Newquay, Fly | 5h 10m | £770($915) | twice daily | 1,083km (673 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 20m | £630($745) | every 2 hours | 1,095km (681 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 17h 50m | £330($390) | 4 times a week | 1,394km (866 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 20hrs | £230($270) | 6 times a week | 1,424km (885 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 19hrs | £125($145) | twice a week | 1,374km (854 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 25m | £195($230) | 4 times a week | 1,254km (779 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Plymouth and Stromness
Bus companies
Stagecoach South West
East Coast Buses
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Train operators
Transport for Wales
Caledonian Sleeper
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
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