How to travel from Stromness to Liverpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Stromness and Liverpool is around 726km (451 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Stromness to Liverpool 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Liverpool Lime Street.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £330($390)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Haymarket and then to Wigan North Western.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £150($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Liverpool.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stromness and Liverpool

There are several options for getting from Stromness to Liverpool by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around £100 ($120) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £330 ($390).

The distance between Stromness and Liverpool is around 726km (451 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 618km (384 miles)

It takes around 12h 45m to get from Stromness and Liverpool by ferry, bus and train.

The quickest way to get from Stromness to Liverpool is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £330 ($390).

The cheapest way to travel between Stromness and Liverpool is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £100 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Stromness and Liverpool. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Liverpool Lime Street. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stromness and Liverpool. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Liverpool Lime Street. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stromness to Liverpool. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Liverpool Lime Street. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Liverpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Liverpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Liverpool. 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 Carlisle and then to Liverpool Lime Street. instead which will take 12h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stromness to Liverpool is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 12h 45m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

How do I get from Stromness to Liverpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Stromness and Liverpool

Transport options from Stromness to Liverpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
£330($390)
hourly726km (451 miles)
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train5hrs
£380($450)
hourly915km (569 miles)
Ferry and Train + 2 similar
13h 20m
£150($175)
3 times a week852km (529 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Train12h 45m
£105($125)
twice a week909km (565 miles)
Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, bus and train13h 55m
£100($120)
6 times a week909km (565 miles)
Ferry and Car
13h 25m
£120($140)
3 times a week825km (512 miles)

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Airports near Liverpool

The following major airports near Liverpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Liverpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Liverpool
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Liverpool