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

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Alnwick is to ferry and bus and train via Edinburgh which costs £60 - £120 and takes 13h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Alnwick is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 10m and costs £180 - £500.

How far is it from Stromness to Alnwick?

The distance between Stromness and Alnwick is 332 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stromness to Alnwick without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 12h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Stromness to Alnwick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Alnwick?

There are 1786+ hotels available in Alnwick.

Stromness to Alnwick - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Stromness to Alnwick by bus, plane, 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.

Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Hospital Entrance
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)KOI - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouth
4. Take the bus from Curly Lane to Bus Station
6h 10m
£182–498
Ferry, bus, train via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweed
5. Take the bus from Berwick station to Bus StationX15
13h 41m
£61–116
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union StreetE6
3. Take the train from Inverness to Alnmouth
12h 2m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union StreetE6
3. Take the bus from Union Street to George StreetE9
4. Take the bus from North St David Street to Retail Park831
12h 49m
Ferry, train via Aberdeen
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to AlnmouthAberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
14h 25m
£122–329
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)KOI - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouth
7h
£245–648
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)KOI - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouth
8h 54m
£132–487
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry TerminalNl1
2. Take the train from Wick to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Alnmouth
14h 32m
£99–232

Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

£149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 330.3 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Alnwick. However, you can take the bus to Hospital Entrance, walk to Travel Centre, take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Alnmouth, walk to Curly Lane, then take the bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Union Street, Inverness, Alnmouth, and Curly Lane in around 12h 2m.

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