How to travel from Truro to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Truro and Stromness is around 1,054km (655 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Truro to Stromness by plane, bus, train, 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 → Truro if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical cost£730($865)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train to Edinburgh, ferry
Take the train to Edinburgh then Inverness and then to Thurso then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.
- Duration19hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£350($415)
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 Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way, Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Union Square Bus Station then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration21hrs
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration17h 10m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£205($245)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Truro and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Truro to Stromness by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £125 ($150) and will take around 21hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £730 ($865).
The distance between Truro and Stromness is around 1,054km (655 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 974km (605 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Truro and Stromness by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Truro to Stromness is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £730 ($865).
The cheapest way to travel between Truro and Stromness is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £125 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Truro and Stromness. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) 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 Truro and Stromness. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) 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 Truro to Stromness. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Truro to Stromness. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Truro to Stromness is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £730 ($865).
Compare travel optionsbetween Truro and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 40m | £730($865) | once daily | 1,054km (655 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 6h 30m | £590($700) | 5 times a week | 1,142km (710 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 10m | £315($370) | twice daily | 1,209km (751 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh, ferry + 2 similar | 19hrs | £350($415) | 4 times a week | 1,565km (973 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 19hrs | £365($430) | 4 times a week | 1,474km (916 miles) |
| Train to Cardiff Central, ferry | 21h 35m | £260($305) | once daily | 1,546km (961 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 21hrs | £125($150) | twice a week | 1,435km (892 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 17h 10m | £205($245) | 4 times a week | 1,328km (825 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Truro and Stromness
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Bus companies
East Coast Buses
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Transport for Wales
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