How to travel from Stromness to Durham, United Kingdom
The distance between Stromness and Durham is around 571km (355 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Stromness to Durham by ferry, car, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Durham → Stromness if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Durham (MME).
- Duration2h 60m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost£480($565)
Loganair
+ 1 othersFerry 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 Durham University Palatine Centre.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£74($87)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take the train to Inverness and then to Durham.
- Duration12h 40m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£170($205)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Durham (Land).
- Duration12h 10m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£95($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stromness and Durham
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stromness to Durham by ferry, car, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around £73 ($86) and will take around 14h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £480 ($565).
The distance between Stromness and Durham is around 571km (355 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 487km (302 miles)
It takes around 12h 10m to get from Stromness and Durham by ferry and car.
The quickest way to get from Stromness to Durham is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £480 ($565).
The cheapest way to travel between Stromness and Durham is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around £73 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stromness and Durham. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Durham (MME). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stromness and Durham. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Durham (MME). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Stromness and Durham. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and arrive at Durham (MME) - via Aberdeen (ABZ). The flight takes around 1h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Stromness to Durham. There is however a flight that goes via Aberdeen (ABZ). This services will take at least 2h 60m (not including layover time).
The flight from Stromness to Durham typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and and arrive into Durham (MME).
The closest major airport to Durham is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Durham. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Durham. We recommend that you take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Durham (Land). instead which will take 12h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stromness to Durham is to take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 12h 10m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stromness and Durham
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 2h 60m | £480($565) | hourly | 571km (355 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 13h 15m | £74($87) | 5 times a week | 744km (462 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 12h 40m | £170($205) | 5 times a week | 892km (554 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, Train | 14h 60m | £73($86) | 3 times a week | 801km (498 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 11h 30m | £100($120) | 5 times a week | 829km (515 miles) |
| Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, bus and train | 13h 45m | £84($100) | once a week | 803km (499 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 12h 10m | £95($115) | 3 times a week | 680km (422 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stromness and Durham
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Jim Hughes Coaches Ltd
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Durham
The following major airports near Durham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Teesside International Airport (MME)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Durham
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
- Distance
- 41km (26 miles) from Durham
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Durham