How to travel from Stromness to Peterborough, United Kingdom
The distance between Stromness and Peterborough is around 922km (573 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Stromness to Peterborough 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 Peterborough → Stromness if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Norwich (NWI), Train
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Peterborough.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£515($610)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry to Aberdeen, train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Peterborough.
- Duration13h 50m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Peterborough.
- Duration15hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£145($170)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stromness and Peterborough
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stromness to Peterborough by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around £95 ($110) and will take around 14h 5m. 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 £515 ($610).
The distance between Stromness and Peterborough is around 922km (573 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 735km (457 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Stromness and Peterborough by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Stromness to Peterborough is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £515 ($610).
The cheapest way to travel between Stromness and Peterborough is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around £95 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stromness and Peterborough. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Peterborough. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stromness and Peterborough. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Peterborough. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stromness to Peterborough. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Peterborough. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Peterborough is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Peterborough. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Peterborough. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Peterborough. instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stromness to Peterborough is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £445 ($525).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stromness and Peterborough
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Norwich (NWI), Train + 3 similar | 4h 25m | £515($610) | hourly | 924km (574 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN), Train | 4h 40m | £270($320) | every 2 hours | 1,038km (645 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 50m | £445($525) | hourly | 1,030km (640 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 5h 10m | £430($505) | hourly | 922km (573 miles) |
Ferry to Aberdeen, train + 4 similar | 13h 50m | £110($130) | 3 times a week | 999km (621 miles) |
| Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, train | 14h 5m | £160($190) | once daily | 1,157km (719 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 14h 5m | £95($110) | 3 times a week | 999km (621 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 14hrs | £115($135) | 5 times a week | 1,045km (650 miles) |
| Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, bus and train | 14h 40m | £100($115) | once a week | 1,051km (653 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 15hrs | £145($170) | 3 times a week | 961km (597 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stromness and Peterborough
Train operators
LNER
Thameslink
Great Northern
Grand Central
East Midlands Railways
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Peterborough
The following major airports near Peterborough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Peterborough
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Peterborough
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Peterborough