How to travel from Stromness to Barnstaple, United Kingdom
The distance between Stromness and Barnstaple is around 1,052km (654 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 40m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Stromness to Barnstaple by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Barnstaple → Stromness if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Kirkwall, Travel Centre, plane and train
Take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple.
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost£580($685)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, train
Take a ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take the train to Inverness, Haymarket, Birmingham New Street then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.
- Duration16h 30m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£315($370)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Navigation Street and then to Barnstaple Bus Station.
- Duration23hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£120($140)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Barnstaple.
- Duration17h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£185($220)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stromness and Barnstaple
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stromness to Barnstaple by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £120 ($140) and will take around 23hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £580 ($685).
The distance between Stromness and Barnstaple is around 1,052km (654 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 878km (545 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Stromness and Barnstaple by bus, plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Stromness to Barnstaple is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx £580 ($685).
The cheapest way to travel between Stromness and Barnstaple is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £120 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stromness and Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stromness and Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stromness to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 5h 55m.
The closest major airport to Barnstaple is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Barnstaple. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) 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 Stromness to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 5h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stromness to Barnstaple is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around £545 ($645).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stromness and Barnstaple
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Kirkwall, Travel Centre, plane and train + 4 similar | 5h 40m | £580($685) | 5 times a week | 1,052km (654 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 55m | £545($645) | every 20 mins | 1,106km (687 miles) |
| Bus to Kirkwall, Travel Centre, plane and train | 7h 15m | £775($920) | every 20 mins | 1,170km (727 miles) |
| Bus to Kirkwall, Travel Centre, plane and train | 7h 25m | £785($930) | every 20 mins | 1,353km (841 miles) |
| Bus to Kirkwall, Travel Centre, plane and train | 7h 25m | £465($550) | every 20 mins | 1,132km (703 miles) |
Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, train + 2 similar | 16h 30m | £315($370) | 4 times a day | 1,380km (857 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 19h 15m | £345($410) | 3 times a week | 1,369km (850 miles) |
| Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, train | 20h 10m | £235($280) | 6 times a week | 1,441km (895 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 23hrs | £120($140) | 3 times a week | 1,326km (824 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 17h 20m | £185($220) | 3 times a week | 1,213km (754 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stromness and Barnstaple
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Stagecoach Highlands
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airports near Barnstaple
The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 60km (37 miles) from Barnstaple
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Barnstaple
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
- Distance
- 97km (60 miles) from Barnstaple