How to travel from Saint Davids to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Saint Davids and Stromness is around 1,103km (686 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Saint Davids to Stromness by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Stromness → Saint Davids if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Rhoose then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre.
- Duration7h 10m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost£790($935)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Crewe, Haymarket then Inverness and then to Thurso then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.
- Duration18hrs
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost£320($380)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Aberdeen Coach Station then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration15h 55m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£170($200)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Davids and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saint Davids to Stromness by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £110 ($130) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £790 ($935).
The distance between Saint Davids and Stromness is around 1,103km (686 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 797km (495 miles)
It takes around 18hrs to get from Saint Davids and Stromness by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Saint Davids to Stromness is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx £790 ($935).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint Davids and Stromness is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £110 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Saint Davids and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Rhoose then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 7h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint Davids and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Rhoose then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 7h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Davids to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Rhoose then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 7h 10m.
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 Saint Davids to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe, Haymarket then Inverness and then to Thurso then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 18hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Davids to Stromness is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 18hrs and will usually cost around £320 ($380).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Davids and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 7h 10m | £790($935) | 3 times a week | 1,103km (686 miles) |
| Train to Cardiff Central, plane and bus | 8h 15m | £305($360) | twice daily | 1,183km (735 miles) |
| Train to Cardiff Central, plane and bus | 9h 10m | £490($580) | twice daily | 1,180km (733 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 18hrs | £320($380) | 5 times a day | 1,394km (866 miles) |
| Train to Crewe, ferry | 18h 10m | £320($380) | once a week | 1,410km (876 miles) |
| Train to Crewe, ferry | 20h 20m | £230($275) | once a week | 1,414km (879 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 20h 45m | £335($395) | 4 times a week | 1,468km (912 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 1h | £110($130) | 4 times a week | 1,436km (892 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 55m | £170($200) | 4 times a week | 1,116km (693 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Saint Davids and Stromness
Train operators
Transport for Wales
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Bus companies
Stagecoach Highlands
Scottish Citylink
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