How to travel from Stromness to Reading, United Kingdom
The distance between Stromness and Reading is around 906km (563 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Stromness to Reading 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 Reading → Stromness if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost£465($550)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Haymarket then Coventry and then to Reading.
- Duration15h 55m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£240($285)
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 then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Heathrow Airport London T23.
- Duration17h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£74($87)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Reading.
- Duration16h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£165($200)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stromness and Reading
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stromness to Reading by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £74 ($87) and will take around 17h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £465 ($550).
The distance between Stromness and Reading is around 906km (563 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 847km (527 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Stromness and Reading by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Stromness to Reading is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £465 ($550).
The cheapest way to travel between Stromness and Reading is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £74 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stromness and Reading. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stromness and Reading. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stromness to Reading. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Reading is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Reading. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) 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 Reading. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stromness to Reading is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £465 ($550).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stromness and Reading
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 3h 45m | £465($550) | hourly | 960km (596 miles) |
| Fly to Southampton (SOU), Train | 4hrs | £800($945) | every 3 hours | 1,040km (646 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY), Train | 4h 20m | £535($635) | hourly | 987km (614 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train | 4h 30m | £595($705) | hourly | 1,024km (636 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 4h 40m | £425($500) | hourly | 906km (563 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train | 4h 55m | £255($305) | hourly | 1,066km (662 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 15h 55m | £240($285) | 3 times a week | 1,119km (695 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, train | 17h 5m | £290($345) | 3 times a week | 1,199km (745 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 13h 45m | £150($180) | once daily | 1,237km (769 miles) |
| Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, bus and train | 16h 60m | £165($195) | 6 times a week | 1,186km (737 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 17h 30m | £74($87) | once daily | 1,220km (758 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 16h 15m | £165($200) | 3 times a week | 1,098km (682 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stromness and Reading
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airports near Reading
The following major airports near Reading offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 36km (22 miles) from Reading
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 62km (39 miles) from Reading
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 63km (39 miles) from Reading