How to travel from Stromness to Wells, United Kingdom
The distance between Stromness and Wells is around 955km (593 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Stromness to Wells by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Wells → Stromness if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol (BRS).
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost£480($570)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, train
Take a ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take the train to Inverness, Haymarket then Birmingham New Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads.
- Duration15h 30m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£270($315)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Bath.
- Duration21h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£100($115)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Wells.
- Duration16h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£165($200)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stromness and Wells
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stromness to Wells by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £100 ($115) and will take around 21h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £480 ($570).
The distance between Stromness and Wells is around 955km (593 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 863km (536 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Stromness and Wells by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Stromness to Wells is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx £480 ($570).
The cheapest way to travel between Stromness and Wells is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £100 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stromness and Wells. We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stromness and Wells. We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stromness to Wells. We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Wells is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Wells. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Wells. We recommend that you take the bus to Kirkwall Travel Centre then fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 4h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stromness to Wells is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £480 ($570).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stromness and Wells
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 55m | £480($570) | every 20 mins | 955km (593 miles) |
| Bus to Kirkwall, Travel Centre, plane and train | 5h 50m | £705($835) | once daily | 1,120km (696 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6hrs | £625($740) | every 20 mins | 1,142km (710 miles) |
| Bus to Kirkwall, Travel Centre, plane and train | 6h 15m | £715($845) | every 20 mins | 1,019km (633 miles) |
| Bus to Kirkwall, Travel Centre, plane and train | 6h 25m | £415($495) | every 20 mins | 981km (609 miles) |
| Bus to Kirkwall, Travel Centre, plane and train | 6h 30m | £425($505) | every 20 mins | 1,138km (707 miles) |
Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, train + 3 similar | 15h 30m | £270($315) | 4 times a day | 1,229km (763 miles) |
| Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, train | 16h 30m | £285($335) | 4 times a day | 1,311km (815 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 17h 60m | £295($350) | 3 times a week | 1,217km (756 miles) |
| Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, train | 19h 10m | £195($230) | 6 times a week | 1,286km (799 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 21h 45m | £100($115) | 3 times a week | 1,360km (845 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 16h 20m | £165($200) | 3 times a week | 1,103km (685 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stromness and Wells
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Stagecoach Highlands
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Wells
The following major airports near Wells offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 20km (13 miles) from Wells
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Wells
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Wells