The distance between Stromness and Bournemouth is around 1,024km (636 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Stromness to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth → Stromness if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth.
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Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Bournemouth.
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Take a ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.
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Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Bournemouth.
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There are several options for getting from Stromness to Bournemouth by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £80 ($95) and will take around 18h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £780 ($925).
The distance between Stromness and Bournemouth is around 1,024km (636 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 921km (572 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Stromness and Bournemouth by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Stromness to Bournemouth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £780 ($925).
The cheapest way to travel between Stromness and Bournemouth is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £80 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Stromness and Bournemouth. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stromness and Bournemouth. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 4h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stromness to Bournemouth. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Bournemouth is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Stromness to Bournemouth. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 4h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stromness to Bournemouth is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £780 ($925).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 4h 10m | £780($925) | hourly | 1,024km (636 miles) |
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 5h 10m | £470($555) | hourly | 1,041km (647 miles) |
Fly to Bristol (BRS), train | 5h 40m | £610($720) | hourly | 1,062km (660 miles) |
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 6h 10m | £455($535) | every 3 hours | 1,027km (638 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 18h 40m | £320($380) | 3 times a week | 1,320km (820 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 18h 25m | £195($230) | 6 times a week | 1,308km (813 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 18h 40m | £80($95) | once daily | 1,318km (819 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 17h 10m | £185($220) | 3 times a week | 1,205km (748 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bournemouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.