How to travel from Stromness to Colchester, United Kingdom
The distance between Stromness and Colchester is around 921km (572 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Stromness to Colchester 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 Colchester → Stromness if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Stansted (STN) then take the bus to Colchester East Hill/High Street.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost£200($235)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take the train to Inverness then London Kings Cross and then to Colchester.
- Duration14h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£170($205)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Colchester East Hill/High Street.
- Duration20h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£100($115)
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Colchester.
- Duration16h 35m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£170($200)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stromness and Colchester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stromness to Colchester by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £100 ($115) and will take around 20h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £415 ($490).
The distance between Stromness and Colchester is around 921km (572 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 829km (515 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Stromness and Colchester by bus, plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Stromness to Colchester is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £415 ($490).
The cheapest way to travel between Stromness and Colchester is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £100 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stromness and Colchester. We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Colchester. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stromness and Colchester. We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Colchester. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stromness to Colchester. We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Colchester. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Colchester is London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Colchester. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) 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 Colchester. We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Colchester. instead which will take 5h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stromness to Colchester is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £410 ($485).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stromness and Colchester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 40m | £200($235) | every 20 mins | 1,011km (628 miles) |
| Bus to Kirkwall, Travel Centre, plane and train | 4h 30m | £415($490) | every 20 mins | 921km (572 miles) |
| Bus to Kirkwall, Travel Centre, plane and train | 5h 10m | £500($590) | every 20 mins | 1,024km (636 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 10m | £410($485) | every 20 mins | 1,022km (635 miles) |
| Bus to Kirkwall, Travel Centre, plane and train | 5h 45m | £245($285) | every 20 mins | 1,140km (708 miles) |
| Bus to Kirkwall, Travel Centre, plane and train | 6h 5m | £435($510) | every 20 mins | 1,047km (651 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 14h 25m | £170($205) | once daily | 1,299km (807 miles) |
| Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, train | 17h 60m | £135($160) | once daily | 1,313km (816 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 20h 45m | £100($115) | 3 times a week | 1,325km (823 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 16h 35m | £170($200) | 3 times a week | 1,106km (687 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stromness and Colchester
Train operators
Greater Anglia
Thameslink
Southern Service
London Midland
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Stagecoach Highlands
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Colchester
The following major airports near Colchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 44km (27 miles) from Colchester
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Colchester
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Colchester