How to travel from Stromness to Lichfield, United Kingdom
The distance between Stromness and Lichfield is around 794km (493 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Stromness to Lichfield 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 Lichfield → Stromness if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham (BHX).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost£370($440)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take the train to Inverness, Haymarket then Crewe and then to Lichfield Trent Valley.
- Duration12h 35m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£215($255)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Navigation Street.
- Duration19h 10m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Lichfield.
- Duration14h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stromness and Lichfield
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stromness to Lichfield by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £105 ($125) and will take around 19h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £370 ($440).
The distance between Stromness and Lichfield is around 794km (493 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 704km (438 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Stromness and Lichfield by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Stromness to Lichfield is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £370 ($440).
The cheapest way to travel between Stromness and Lichfield is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £105 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stromness and Lichfield. We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stromness and Lichfield. We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stromness to Lichfield. We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Lichfield is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Lichfield. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Lichfield. We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 4h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stromness to Lichfield is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £370 ($440).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stromness and Lichfield
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 30m | £370($440) | every 20 mins | 831km (516 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 55m | £315($375) | every 20 mins | 794km (493 miles) |
| Bus to Kirkwall, Travel Centre, plane and train | 5h 50m | £535($635) | every 20 mins | 1,092km (679 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 12h 35m | £215($255) | 4 times a day | 1,037km (644 miles) |
| Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, train | 14h 50m | £115($140) | 6 times a week | 1,041km (647 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 17hrs | £225($265) | 3 times a week | 1,057km (657 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 19h 10m | £105($125) | 3 times a week | 1,056km (656 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 14h 25m | £140($165) | 3 times a week | 932km (579 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stromness and Lichfield
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Bus companies
Stagecoach Highlands
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Airports near Lichfield
The following major airports near Lichfield offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Lichfield
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Lichfield
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Lichfield