How to travel from Stromness to Ipswich, United Kingdom
The distance between Stromness and Ipswich is around 864km (537 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Stromness to Ipswich 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 Ipswich → Stromness if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Ipswich.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£510($600)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Ferry to Aberdeen, train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Edinburgh then Peterborough and then to Ipswich.
- Duration15h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£155($180)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Ipswich.
- Duration16h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£165($200)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stromness and Ipswich
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stromness to Ipswich by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around £115 ($135) and will take around 19h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £510 ($600).
The distance between Stromness and Ipswich is around 864km (537 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 817km (508 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Stromness and Ipswich by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Stromness to Ipswich is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £510 ($600).
The cheapest way to travel between Stromness and Ipswich is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £115 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stromness and Ipswich. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Ipswich. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stromness and Ipswich. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Ipswich. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stromness to Ipswich. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Ipswich. instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Ipswich is London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) which is approximately 64km (40 miles) from Ipswich. Norwich International Airport (NWI) (NWI) and Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) 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 Ipswich. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Ipswich. instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stromness to Ipswich is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £510 ($600).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stromness and Ipswich
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 3h 40m | £510($600) | hourly | 864km (537 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY), Train | 4h 55m | £550($650) | hourly | 1,021km (634 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 5hrs | £485($575) | hourly | 1,019km (633 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN), Train | 5hrs | £280($330) | hourly | 1,054km (655 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 5h 35m | £285($335) | hourly | 1,137km (707 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 5h 55m | £450($530) | hourly | 1,044km (649 miles) |
Ferry to Aberdeen, train + 3 similar | 15h 30m | £155($180) | 3 times a week | 1,130km (702 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 15h 45m | £135($160) | 3 times a week | 1,129km (702 miles) |
| Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, bus and train | 16h 20m | £140($165) | once a week | 1,182km (734 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 19h 30m | £115($135) | 5 times a week | 1,335km (830 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 16h 30m | £165($200) | 3 times a week | 1,098km (682 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stromness and Ipswich
Train operators
Greater Anglia
Thameslink
Southern Service
London Midland
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Bus companies
Airports near Ipswich
The following major airports near Ipswich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 64km (40 miles) from Ipswich
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Ipswich
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Ipswich