How to travel from Salisbury to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Salisbury and Stromness is around 976km (606 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Salisbury 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 → Salisbury if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost£865($1,025)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Clapham Junction and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration15h 10m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£150($180)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration15h 25m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£170($205)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salisbury and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Salisbury 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 £125 ($150) and will take around 17h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £865 ($1,025).
The distance between Salisbury and Stromness is around 976km (606 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 883km (549 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Salisbury and Stromness by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Salisbury to Stromness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £865 ($1,025).
The cheapest way to travel between Salisbury and Stromness is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £125 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Salisbury and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Salisbury and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salisbury to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Salisbury to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salisbury to Stromness is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £865 ($1,025).
Compare travel optionsbetween Salisbury and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4hrs | £865($1,025) | hourly | 985km (612 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly | 4h 30m | £585($695) | hourly | 976km (606 miles) |
| Train to Woking, Fly | 4h 45m | £460($540) | hourly | 1,002km (623 miles) |
| Train to London Waterloo, Fly | 4h 60m | £560($660) | hourly | 1,058km (657 miles) |
| Train to Basingstoke, plane | 5h 25m | £445($530) | every 3 hours | 988km (614 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 15h 10m | £150($180) | 4 times a week | 1,264km (785 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, ferry | 16h 50m | £295($350) | 4 times a week | 1,274km (792 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 17h 5m | £300($355) | 6 times a week | 1,326km (824 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 17h 20m | £125($150) | twice a week | 1,304km (810 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 25m | £170($205) | 4 times a week | 1,127km (700 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Salisbury and Stromness
Train operators
South Western Railway
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
East Coast Buses
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