How to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Stromness is around 996km (619 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Stromness by train, plane, bus, 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 → Southend-on-Sea if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre.
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost£615($725)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to London Liverpool Street then Inverness and then to Thurso then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.
- Duration14h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£165($195)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration15h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£170($200)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Stromness by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £120 ($140) and will take around 19h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £615 ($725).
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Stromness is around 996km (619 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 863km (536 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Stromness by train, plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Stromness is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £615 ($725).
The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Stromness is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £120 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 4h 35m.
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 Southend-on-Sea to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to West Ham then fly from London City (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Stromness is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £615 ($725).
Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 4h 35m | £615($725) | twice daily | 996km (619 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane and bus | 5h 10m | £435($510) | twice daily | 1,006km (625 miles) |
| Train to Colchester, plane and bus | 5h 40m | £440($520) | twice daily | 1,005km (625 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 9h 60m | £335($395) | 4 times a week | 1,043km (648 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 14h 35m | £165($195) | once daily | 1,282km (797 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, ferry | 18h 5m | £125($150) | once a week | 1,287km (799 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 19h 20m | £120($140) | 4 times a week | 1,245km (773 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 35m | £170($200) | 4 times a week | 1,117km (694 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Southend-on-Sea and Stromness
Train operators
c2c
Greater Anglia
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
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