How to travel from Stromness to London, United Kingdom
The distance between Stromness and London is around 902km (561 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Stromness to London 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 London → Stromness if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost£450($535)
Loganair
+ 3 others5 similiar routes
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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 London Victoria Coach Station.
- Duration18h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£80($95)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take the train to Inverness and then to London Kings Cross.
- Duration14h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£155($185)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to London.
- Duration16h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£170($205)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stromness and London
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stromness to London by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £80 ($95) and will take around 18h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £450 ($535).
The distance between Stromness and London is around 902km (561 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 853km (530 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Stromness and London by plane.
The quickest way to get from Stromness to London is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £450 ($535).
The cheapest way to travel between Stromness and London is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £80 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stromness and London. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stromness and London. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Stromness and London. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR) - via Aberdeen (ABZ). The flight takes around 2h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Stromness to London. There is however a flight that goes via Aberdeen (ABZ). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Stromness to London typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and and arrive into London Heathrow (LHR).
The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 London. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stromness to London is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £450 ($535).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stromness and London
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 3h 25m | £450($535) | hourly | 902km (561 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY) | 3h 50m | £515($610) | hourly | 921km (572 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN) | 4h 10m | £245($290) | hourly | 985km (612 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4hrs | £245($290) | hourly | 1,025km (637 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 4h 20m | £410($485) | hourly | 929km (577 miles) |
| Fly to Southampton (SOU), Train | 4h 35m | £805($950) | hourly | 1,091km (678 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 18h 25m | £80($95) | once daily | 1,223km (760 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 14h 40m | £155($185) | once daily | 1,279km (795 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 13h 10m | £130($155) | once daily | 1,174km (730 miles) |
| Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, bus and train | 15h 30m | £265($315) | once daily | 1,274km (792 miles) |
| Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, bus and train | 16h 20m | £89($105) | once daily | 1,187km (738 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 16h 30m | £170($205) | 3 times a week | 1,121km (697 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stromness and London
Train operators
Southern Service
Gatwick Express
South Western Railway
London Midland
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near London
The following major airports near London offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from London
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from London
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from London