How to travel from Preston to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Preston and Stromness is around 682km (424 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Preston 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 → Preston if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost£330($390)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Haymarket and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Inverness and then to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.
- Duration12h 50m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£77($90)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration11h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Preston and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Preston 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 £77 ($90) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £330 ($390).
The distance between Preston and Stromness is around 682km (424 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 580km (360 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Preston and Stromness by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Preston to Stromness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £330 ($390).
The cheapest way to travel between Preston and Stromness is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £77 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Preston and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Preston and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Preston to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 15m.
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 Preston to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Preston to Stromness is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £330 ($390).
Compare travel optionsbetween Preston and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 15m | £330($390) | hourly | 725km (450 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Central, Fly | 4h 30m | £420($500) | hourly | 709km (440 miles) |
| Train to Haymarket, Fly | 4h 40m | £395($470) | every 2 hours | 682km (424 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, Fly | 4h 55m | £415($490) | hourly | 940km (584 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 11h 10m | £135($160) | 4 times a week | 801km (498 miles) |
| Train to Haymarket, ferry | 12h 20m | £190($225) | 6 times a week | 953km (592 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 11h 25m | £125($145) | once a week | 853km (530 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, bus and ferry | 12h 45m | £84($100) | 6 times a week | 853km (530 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 12h 50m | £77($90) | 6 times a week | 827km (514 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 35m | £110($130) | 4 times a week | 768km (477 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Preston and Stromness
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
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