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

The cheapest way to get from Hull to Stromness is to bus and train and ferry which costs £100 - £240 and takes 17h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hull to Stromness is to train and fly which takes 8h 5m and costs £240 - £650.

How far is it from Hull to Stromness?

The distance between Hull and Stromness is 598 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hull to Stromness without a car is to train and bus and ferry via Inverness which takes 14h 58m and costs £150 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 14h 58m to get from Hull to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 208+ hotels available in Stromness.

Hull to Stromness - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Hull to Stromness by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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

Train, bus, ferry via Inverness
best
1. Take the train from Hull to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
14h 58m
£156–243
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Rail Stationbus X46 / ...
2. Take the train from York to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
5. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
17h 38m
£101–231
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hull to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane MAN - KOI
9h 6m
£224–504
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Hull to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
15h 9m
£171–263
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Hull to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
17h 29m
£223–372
Train, bus, ferry via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Hull to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
5. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
19h 2m
£170–305
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hull to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
8h 5m
£243–609
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hull to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane BHX - KOI
9h 32m
£267–663
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hull to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
9h 16m
£274–629

Hull to Stromness by train, bus, and ferry

7Weekly Services

14h 58mAverage Duration

£156Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hull to Stromness.

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Distance: 594.6 mi
Duration: 14h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Hull to Stromness. However, you can take the train to York, take the train to Inverness, walk to Inverness Union Street, take the bus to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hull Interchange to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Rail Station, York, Haymarket, Haymarket, Inverness Union Street, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 17h 38m.

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