How to travel from Stromness to Birmingham, United Kingdom
The distance between Stromness and Birmingham is around 775km (481 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Stromness to Birmingham 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 Birmingham → Stromness if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham (BHX).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost£375($440)
Loganair
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Birmingham Navigation Street.
- Duration16hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£83($100)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Haymarket and then to Wolverhampton.
- Duration14h 5m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£180($210)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Birmingham.
- Duration14h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stromness and Birmingham
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stromness to Birmingham by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £71 ($84) and will take around 18h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £375 ($440).
The distance between Stromness and Birmingham is around 775km (481 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 726km (451 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Stromness and Birmingham by plane.
The quickest way to get from Stromness to Birmingham is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £375 ($440).
The cheapest way to travel between Stromness and Birmingham is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £71 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stromness and Birmingham. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stromness and Birmingham. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Stromness and Birmingham. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and arrive at Birmingham (BHX) - via Aberdeen (ABZ). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Stromness to Birmingham. There is however a flight that goes via Aberdeen (ABZ). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Stromness to Birmingham typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and and arrive into Birmingham (BHX).
The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Birmingham. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 3h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stromness to Birmingham is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £375 ($440).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stromness and Birmingham
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 20m | £375($440) | hourly | 775km (481 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train | 4h 40m | £620($730) | hourly | 1,036km (644 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 45m | £370($435) | hourly | 806km (501 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 16hrs | £83($100) | once daily | 1,027km (638 miles) |
| Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, bus | 18h 45m | £71($84) | once daily | 1,063km (661 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 14h 5m | £180($210) | 3 times a week | 961km (597 miles) |
| Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, train | 14h 20m | £230($275) | once daily | 1,119km (695 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, Train | 15h 30m | £235($280) | 3 times a week | 1,041km (647 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 14h 30m | £140($165) | 3 times a week | 940km (584 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stromness and Birmingham
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Airports near Birmingham
The following major airports near Birmingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Birmingham
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Birmingham