How to travel from Torquay to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Torquay and Stromness is around 1,001km (622 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Torquay to Stromness by train, plane, 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 Stromness → Torquay if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost£635($750)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration17h 25m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£320($380)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration16h 5m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£190($225)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Torquay and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Torquay to Stromness by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around £130 ($155) and will take around 20h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £635 ($750).
The distance between Torquay and Stromness is around 1,001km (622 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 945km (587 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Torquay and Stromness by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Torquay to Stromness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £635 ($750).
The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Stromness is to take the bus, then take the train 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 Torquay and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Torquay and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Torquay to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 15m.
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 Torquay to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI). instead which will take 4h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torquay to Stromness is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £635 ($750).
Compare travel optionsbetween Torquay and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 15m | £635($750) | hourly | 1,001km (622 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly | 4h 55m | £625($740) | hourly | 1,054km (655 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 17h 25m | £320($380) | 4 times a week | 1,353km (840 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 19h 50m | £225($265) | 6 times a week | 1,382km (859 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 20h 40m | £130($155) | once a week | 1,420km (882 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 5m | £190($225) | 4 times a week | 1,219km (757 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Torquay and Stromness
Train operators
Transport for Wales
Caledonian Sleeper
LNER
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Bus companies
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