How to travel from Welshpool to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Welshpool and Stromness is around 809km (503 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Welshpool 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 → Welshpool if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Wilmslow, plane and bus
Take the train to Wilmslow then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost£340($405)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Crewe, Haymarket then Inverness and then to Thurso then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.
- Duration13h 10m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost£235($280)
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 Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Aberdeen Coach Station then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration19h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Welshpool and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Welshpool 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 £105 ($125) and will take around 19h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £340 ($405).
The distance between Welshpool and Stromness is around 809km (503 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 701km (435 miles)
It takes around 13h 10m to get from Welshpool and Stromness by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Stromness is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx £340 ($405).
The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Stromness is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £105 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Welshpool and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Wilmslow then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Welshpool and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Wilmslow then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Welshpool to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 5h 20m.
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 Welshpool to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe, Haymarket then Inverness and then to Thurso then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 13h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Welshpool to Stromness is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13h 10m and will usually cost around £235 ($280).
Compare travel optionsbetween Welshpool and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Wilmslow, plane and bus + 2 similar | 5hrs | £340($405) | twice daily | 809km (503 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 20m | £405($480) | twice daily | 904km (562 miles) |
| Train to Cardiff Central, plane and bus | 6h 40m | £800($945) | twice daily | 1,127km (700 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 13h 10m | £235($280) | 5 times a day | 1,053km (654 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, ferry | 15h 15m | £165($200) | once daily | 1,151km (715 miles) |
| Train to Crewe, ferry | 15h 20m | £140($165) | once daily | 1,057km (656 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 19h 20m | £105($125) | 4 times a week | 1,136km (706 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 15m | £135($160) | 4 times a week | 925km (575 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Welshpool and Stromness
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
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