How to travel from Stromness to Cambridge, United Kingdom
The distance between Stromness and Cambridge is around 899km (559 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Stromness to Cambridge 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 Cambridge → Stromness if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Stansted (STN).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost£250($295)
Loganair
+ 2 others4 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, Edinburgh Bus Station then Leicester St Margarets Bus Station and then to Cambridge Parkside.
- Duration19h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£76($90)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Aberdeen, train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Edinburgh then Peterborough and then to Cambridge.
- Duration14h 40m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£145($170)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Cambridge.
- Duration15h 40m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£155($180)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stromness and Cambridge
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stromness to Cambridge by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £76 ($90) and will take around 19h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).
The distance between Stromness and Cambridge is around 899km (559 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 781km (486 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Stromness and Cambridge by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Stromness to Cambridge is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Stromness and Cambridge is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £76 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stromness and Cambridge. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Stansted (STN). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stromness and Cambridge. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Stansted (STN). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Stromness and Cambridge. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and arrive at London Stansted (STN) - via Glasgow (GLA). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Stromness to Cambridge. There is however a flight that goes via Glasgow (GLA). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Stromness to Cambridge typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and and arrive into London Stansted (STN).
The closest major airport to Cambridge is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Cambridge. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) 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 Cambridge. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Cambridge. instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stromness to Cambridge is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £455 ($540).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stromness and Cambridge
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 3h 45m | £250($295) | hourly | 965km (600 miles) |
| Fly to Norwich (NWI), Train | 4h 15m | £520($615) | hourly | 899km (559 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY), Train | 4h 45m | £540($640) | hourly | 1,018km (632 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 50m | £455($540) | hourly | 1,000km (622 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 5h 10m | £435($515) | hourly | 1,023km (635 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 19h 10m | £76($90) | once daily | 1,099km (683 miles) |
Ferry to Aberdeen, train + 3 similar | 14h 40m | £145($170) | 3 times a week | 1,072km (666 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 14h 55m | £130($150) | 3 times a week | 1,072km (666 miles) |
| Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, train | 15h 30m | £175($210) | 5 times a week | 1,229km (764 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 15h 30m | £130($155) | once a week | 1,124km (698 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 15h 40m | £155($180) | 3 times a week | 1,016km (631 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stromness and Cambridge
Train operators
Great Northern
Thameslink
London Midland
LNER
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Cambridge
The following major airports near Cambridge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Cambridge
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 36km (23 miles) from Cambridge
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Cambridge