How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Stoke on Trent and Stromness is around 735km (456 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent 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 → Stoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost£330($390)
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.
- Duration12h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£165($195)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Manchester, Buchanan Bus Station then Inverness and then to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£79($95)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration12h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£130($150)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Stromness by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around £78 ($90) and will take around 13h 40m. 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 £330 ($390).
The distance between Stoke on Trent and Stromness is around 735km (456 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 665km (413 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Stoke on Trent and Stromness by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Stromness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £330 ($390).
The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Stromness is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £78 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) 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 Stoke on Trent to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Stromness is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £330 ($390).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4hrs | £330($390) | hourly | 735km (456 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, Fly | 4h 5m | £405($480) | hourly | 845km (525 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 12h 20m | £165($195) | 4 times a week | 906km (563 miles) |
| Train to Haymarket, ferry | 13h 30m | £215($255) | 6 times a week | 1,059km (658 miles) |
| Train to Aberdeen, Ferry | 13h 40m | £78($90) | once a week | 910km (566 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 12h 55m | £120($145) | once a week | 964km (599 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 15m | £79($95) | 6 times a week | 956km (594 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 35m | £130($150) | 4 times a week | 872km (542 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stoke on Trent and Stromness
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
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