What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Stromness?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Stromness is to train and bus and ferry which costs £190 - £290 and takes 22h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Stromness?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Stromness is to fly which takes 8h 27m and costs £250 - £650.

How far is it from Exeter to Stromness?

The distance between Exeter and Stromness is 599 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Stromness without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Stromness without a car is to train and ferry which takes 18h 52m and costs £370 - £650.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Stromness?

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Exeter to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 158+ hotels available in Stromness.

Exeter to Stromness - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Stromness by plane, train, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Exeter
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI)EXT - KOI
8h 27m
£250–615
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
5. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
22h 34m
£191–289
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to AberdeenPlymouth - Aberdeen
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
18h 52m
£370–645
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Buchanan Bus StationM19
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
5. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
22h 25m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)BHX - KOI
8h 37m
£273–609
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)SOU - KOI
11h 53m
£277–657
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kirkwall (KOI)CWL - KOI
10h 24m
£306–682

Exeter to Stromness by train, foot, ferry, and bus

3Weekly Services

18h 52mAverage Duration

£370Cheapest Price

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Distance: 595.8 mi
Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland?

Loganair flies from Exeter (EXT) to Kirkwall (KOI) once daily.

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