How to travel from Stromness to Doncaster, United Kingdom
The distance between Stromness and Doncaster is around 671km (417 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Stromness to Doncaster by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Doncaster → Stromness if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Durham (MME), Train
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Durham (MME) then take the train to Doncaster.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost£430($510)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Doncaster.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£85($100)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Sheffield Meadowhall.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£88($105)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Doncaster.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£120($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stromness and Doncaster
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stromness to Doncaster by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around £85 ($100) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £430 ($510).
The distance between Stromness and Doncaster is around 671km (417 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 619km (385 miles)
It takes around 12h 15m to get from Stromness and Doncaster by ferry, bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Stromness to Doncaster is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £430 ($510).
The cheapest way to travel between Stromness and Doncaster is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around £85 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stromness and Doncaster. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Durham (MME) then take the train to Doncaster. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stromness and Doncaster. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Durham (MME) then take the train to Doncaster. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stromness to Doncaster. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Doncaster. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Doncaster is Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Doncaster. Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) 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 Doncaster. We recommend that you take a ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then take the train to Doncaster. instead which will take 12h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stromness to Doncaster is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 12h 15m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stromness and Doncaster
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Durham (MME), Train + 3 similar | 4hrs | £430($510) | once daily | 671km (417 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 30m | £330($395) | hourly | 772km (480 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 4h 60m | £430($510) | hourly | 929km (577 miles) |
| Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train | 5h 35m | £355($420) | hourly | 758km (471 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 13h 15m | £85($100) | 3 times a week | 872km (542 miles) |
| Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, train | 13h 45m | £130($155) | 5 times a week | 1,029km (639 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 12h 15m | £105($125) | 5 times a week | 924km (574 miles) |
| Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, bus and train | 13h 50m | £85($100) | once a week | 924km (574 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 15h 15m | £88($105) | once daily | 923km (573 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 13h 45m | £120($140) | 3 times a week | 824km (512 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stromness and Doncaster
Bus companies
Stagecoach Highlands
Scottish Citylink
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Airports near Doncaster
The following major airports near Doncaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Doncaster
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Doncaster
Humberside Airport (HUY)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Doncaster