How to travel from Stromness to Poole, United Kingdom
The distance between Stromness and Poole is around 1,033km (642 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Stromness to Poole 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 Poole → Stromness if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical cost£785($930)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Poole.
- Duration17hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£165($195)
Multiple operators
3 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, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to POOLE Dorset.
- Duration19h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£81($95)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Poole.
- Duration17h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£180($215)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stromness and Poole
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stromness to Poole by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £81 ($95) and will take around 19h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £785 ($930).
The distance between Stromness and Poole is around 1,033km (642 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 918km (571 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Stromness and Poole by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Stromness to Poole is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £785 ($930).
The cheapest way to travel between Stromness and Poole is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £81 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stromness and Poole. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stromness and Poole. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stromness to Poole. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Poole is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Poole. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Poole. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 4h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stromness to Poole is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £785 ($930).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stromness and Poole
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 4h 20m | £785($930) | hourly | 1,033km (642 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 5h 25m | £470($555) | hourly | 1,051km (653 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), train | 5h 55m | £610($720) | hourly | 1,071km (665 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 6h 20m | £455($540) | every 3 hours | 1,037km (644 miles) |
| Fly to Exeter (EXT), train | 6h 25m | £680($805) | hourly | 1,180km (733 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 17hrs | £165($195) | 3 times a week | 1,310km (814 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, train | 18h 50m | £325($385) | 3 times a week | 1,329km (826 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 16h 55m | £215($255) | 5 times a week | 1,363km (847 miles) |
| Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, bus and train | 19h 15m | £200($235) | 6 times a week | 1,319km (819 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 19h 10m | £81($95) | once daily | 1,329km (826 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 17h 20m | £180($215) | 3 times a week | 1,171km (728 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stromness and Poole
Train operators
South Western Railway
LNER
Thameslink
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Poole
The following major airports near Poole offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Poole
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Poole
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Poole