How to travel from Swanage to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Swanage and Stromness is around 1,061km (660 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Swanage to Stromness by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Stromness → Swanage if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre.
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost£880($1,040)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Wolverhampton, Haymarket then Inverness and then to Thurso then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.
- Duration17hrs
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£305($365)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Cardiff University, Abington then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Aberdeen Coach Station then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration17h 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£130($155)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration16h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£180($215)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swanage and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Swanage to Stromness by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £130 ($155) and will take around 17h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £880 ($1,040).
The distance between Swanage and Stromness is around 1,061km (660 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 933km (580 miles)
It takes around 17hrs to get from Swanage and Stromness by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Swanage to Stromness is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx £880 ($1,040).
The cheapest way to travel between Swanage and Stromness is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £130 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Swanage and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Swanage and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swanage to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 5h 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 Swanage to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Wolverhampton, Haymarket then Inverness and then to Thurso then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 17hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swanage to Stromness is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 17hrs and will usually cost around £305 ($365).
Compare travel optionsbetween Swanage and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 5h 35m | £880($1,040) | twice daily | 1,061km (660 miles) |
| Train to Reading, plane and bus | 6h 40m | £450($535) | twice daily | 1,136km (706 miles) |
| Train to London Waterloo, plane and bus | 7hrs | £540($640) | twice daily | 1,167km (725 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 17hrs | £305($365) | every 20 mins | 1,357km (843 miles) |
| Train to London Waterloo, ferry | 19h 40m | £165($195) | once daily | 1,427km (887 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 17h 50m | £130($155) | once a week | 1,371km (852 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 20m | £180($215) | 4 times a week | 1,187km (738 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Swanage and Stromness
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
South Western Railway
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Stagecoach West Scotland
Scottish Citylink
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
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