How to travel from Sunderland to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Sunderland and Stromness is around 626km (389 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Sunderland to Stromness by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Stromness → Sunderland if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre.
- Duration5h 55m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical cost£475($565)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Inverness and then to Thurso then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.
- Duration10h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Union Square Bus Station then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£85($100)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration10h 55m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£95($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sunderland and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sunderland to Stromness by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £85 ($100) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £540 ($640).
The distance between Sunderland and Stromness is around 626km (389 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 466km (289 miles)
It takes around 10h 55m to get from Sunderland and Stromness by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Stromness is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £540 ($640).
The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and Stromness is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £85 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sunderland and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Darlington then fly from Durham (MME) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sunderland and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Darlington then fly from Durham (MME) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Stromness is Kirkwall Airport (KOI) (KOI) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Stromness. Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) 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 Sunderland to Stromness. We recommend that you drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall. instead which will take 10h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sunderland to Stromness is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 55m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sunderland and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 5h 55m | £475($565) | twice a week | 1,346km (837 miles) |
| Train to Darlington, plane and bus | 4hrs | £540($640) | twice daily | 650km (404 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 35m | £320($380) | twice daily | 626km (389 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, plane and bus | 5h 30m | £380($450) | twice daily | 725km (451 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 10h 55m | £110($130) | once daily | 802km (498 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, ferry | 12hrs | £105($125) | twice a week | 802km (498 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 12h 15m | £140($165) | 4 times a week | 746km (464 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 12h 30m | £85($100) | 4 times a week | 671km (417 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 55m | £95($110) | 4 times a week | 682km (424 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sunderland and Stromness
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Greater Anglia
Bus companies
Stagecoach Highlands
Airports near Stromness
The following major airports near Stromness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from Stromness
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 164km (102 miles) from Stromness
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Stromness