How to travel from St Andrews to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between St Andrews and Stromness is around 778km (484 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from St Andrews to Stromness by plane, train, 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 → St Andrews if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost£375($445)
Loganair
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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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.
- Duration16h 40m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£84($100)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Haymarket and then to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration13h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£185($215)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration13h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Andrews and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Stromness by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £74 ($87) and will take around 18h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £375 ($445).
The distance between St Andrews and Stromness is around 778km (484 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 293km (182 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from St Andrews and Stromness by plane.
The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Stromness is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £375 ($445).
The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Stromness is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £74 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between St Andrews and Stromness. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between St Andrews and Stromness. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from St Andrews and Stromness. Flights depart from Birmingham (BHX) and arrive at Kirkwall (KOI) - via Aberdeen (ABZ). The flight takes around 2h 10m.
There is no direct flight from St Andrews to Stromness. There is however a flight that goes via Aberdeen (ABZ). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from St Andrews to Stromness typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Birmingham (BHX) 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 St Andrews to Stromness. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Stromness is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £375 ($445).
Compare travel optionsbetween St Andrews and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 35m | £375($445) | hourly | 778km (484 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 15m | £370($435) | hourly | 810km (503 miles) |
| Train to London Marylebone, Fly | 5h 45m | £485($575) | hourly | 1,084km (673 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 16h 40m | £84($100) | 6 times a week | 1,028km (639 miles) |
| Bus to Edinburgh, ferry | 18h 50m | £74($87) | 6 times a week | 1,062km (660 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 13h 20m | £185($215) | 4 times a week | 971km (603 miles) |
| Train to Aberdeen, Ferry | 14h 45m | £240($285) | 4 times a week | 1,050km (652 miles) |
| Train to Carlisle, ferry | 15hrs | £195($230) | once a week | 1,127km (700 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 20m | £140($165) | 4 times a week | 942km (585 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between St Andrews and Stromness
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
Chiltern Railways
First ScotRail Service
LNER
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