How to travel from Swindon to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Swindon and Stromness is around 985km (612 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Swindon to Stromness by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Stromness → Swindon if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane and bus
Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost£245($290)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to London Paddington then Inverness and then to Thurso then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.
- Duration14h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£175($205)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Union Square Bus Station then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration17hrs
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration14h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swindon and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Swindon to Stromness by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £110 ($130) and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($290).
The distance between Swindon and Stromness is around 985km (612 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 828km (515 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Swindon and Stromness by train, plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Swindon to Stromness is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £245 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Stromness is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £110 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Swindon and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Swindon and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 4h 50m.
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 Swindon to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Stromness is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £415 ($490).
Compare travel optionsbetween Swindon and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane and bus + 4 similar | 4h 40m | £245($290) | twice daily | 985km (612 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | £415($490) | twice daily | 1,056km (656 miles) |
| Train to Reading, plane and bus | 4h 55m | £905($1,070) | twice daily | 1,104km (686 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane and bus | 5h 5m | £510($600) | twice daily | 1,084km (673 miles) |
| Train to Reading, plane and bus | 5h 20m | £430($510) | twice daily | 1,002km (623 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 14h 35m | £175($205) | once daily | 1,340km (833 miles) |
| Train to Cheltenham Spa, ferry | 15h 55m | £285($340) | 5 times a day | 1,278km (794 miles) |
| Train to Cheltenham Spa, ferry | 17hrs | £235($280) | twice a week | 1,278km (794 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 17hrs | £110($130) | twice a week | 1,217km (756 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 30m | £160($190) | 4 times a week | 1,062km (660 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Swindon and Stromness
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
East Coast Buses
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