What is the cheapest way to get from St. Helier to Stromness?

The cheapest way to get from St. Helier to Stromness is to bus and ferry via Edinburgh which costs £80 - £180 and takes 22h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Helier to Stromness?

The fastest way to get from St. Helier to Stromness is to fly which takes 8h 6m and costs £150 - £650.

How far is it from St. Helier to Stromness?

The distance between St. Helier and Stromness is 569 miles.

How do I travel from St. Helier to Stromness without a car?

The best way to get from St. Helier to Stromness without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 16h 44m and costs .

How long does it take to get from St. Helier to Stromness?

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from St. Helier to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 163+ hotels available in Stromness.

St. Helier to Stromness - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from St. Helier to Stromness by plane, train, bus, 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 London City Airport
best
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI)LCY - KOI
8h 6m
£153–627
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop
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
22h 51m
£84–173
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Inverness
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
16h 44m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Park and Ride
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
22h 44m
Fly from London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kirkwall (KOI)LGW - KOI
8h 26m
£197–419
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkwall (KOI)LHR - KOI
8h 28m
£147–443
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kirkwall (KOI)SOU - KOI
11h 47m
£269–621
Train, bus, ferry via London Euston
1. Take the train from London Euston to Inverness
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
20h 5m

London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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4h 43mAverage Duration

£132Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from St. Helier to Stromness.

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Distance: 565.9 mi
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between St. Helier, England and Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland?

British Airways, Loganair, and KLM fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI) twice daily.

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