How to travel from Stromness to York, United Kingdom
The distance between Stromness and York is around 614km (382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Stromness to York 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 York → Stromness if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Durham (MME), Train
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Durham (MME) then take the train to York.
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost£425($505)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Edinburgh and then to York.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£95($110)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to York.
- Duration13h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stromness and York
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stromness to York by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around £72 ($85) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £425 ($505).
The distance between Stromness and York is around 614km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 573km (356 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Stromness and York by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Stromness to York is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £425 ($505).
The cheapest way to travel between Stromness and York is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £72 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stromness and York. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Durham (MME) then take the train to York. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stromness and York. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Durham (MME) then take the train to York. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stromness to York. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to York. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) 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 York. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to York. instead which will take 4h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stromness to York is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £325 ($385).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stromness and York
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Durham (MME), Train + 4 similar | 3h 30m | £425($505) | once daily | 619km (385 miles) |
| Fly to Newcastle (NCL), Train | 3h 50m | £260($305) | once daily | 614km (382 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 55m | £325($385) | hourly | 787km (489 miles) |
| Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train | 5hrs | £350($415) | hourly | 706km (439 miles) |
| Fly to Glasgow (GLA), train | 5h 30m | £390($460) | hourly | 804km (500 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 4 similar | 12h 30m | £95($110) | 3 times a week | 819km (509 miles) |
| Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, train | 12h 45m | £145($170) | once daily | 977km (607 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, Train | 12h 45m | £77($90) | 3 times a week | 819km (509 miles) |
| Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, bus and train | 12h 55m | £95($115) | once a week | 872km (542 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 13h 45m | £72($85) | once daily | 823km (511 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 13h 20m | £115($135) | 3 times a week | 793km (493 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stromness and York
Train operators
LNER
Grand Central
First ScotRail Service
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near York
The following major airports near York offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from York
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from York
Humberside Airport (HUY)
- Distance
- 64km (40 miles) from York