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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Stromness is to train and ferry via Inverness which costs £40 - £110 and takes 13h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Stromness is to fly and bus which takes 4h 29m and costs £160 - £420.

How far is it from Kirkcaldy to Stromness?

The distance between Kirkcaldy and Stromness is 253 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Stromness without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 3m and costs £40 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Kirkcaldy to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 162+ hotels available in Stromness.

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

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

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 Edinburgh Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Hamnavoe Estate
4h 29m
£168–412
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to AberdeenLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
11h 3m
£41–178
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3M90
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
11h 4m
Train, ferry via Inverness
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Perth
2. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
13h 28m
£45–102
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
4. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Hamnavoe Estate
5h 57m
£237–560
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)ABZ - KOI
6h 26m
£123–452
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationX58
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
13h 21m
£60–86

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

12Weekly Services

11h 3mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 251.9 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkcaldy to Stromness. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Kirkwall Hotel, walk to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Hamnavoe Estate. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Travel Centre via Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, and Passenger Terminal in around 11h 3m.

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