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

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Blackpool is to ferry and bus via Market Street which costs £75 - £140 and takes 17h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Blackpool is to fly and train which takes 6h 41m and costs £210 - £650.

How far is it from Stromness to Blackpool?

The distance between Stromness and Blackpool is 469 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stromness to Blackpool without a car is to ferry and bus and train via Edinburgh which takes 14h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Stromness to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1780+ hotels available in Blackpool.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Stromness to Blackpool 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 to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)KOI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
8h 3m
£186–445
Ferry, bus via Market Street
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 Buchanan Bus StationM10
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Coach Stn181 / ...
17h 43m
£75–138
Ferry, bus, train via Edinburgh
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 Haymarket
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Preston
14h 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 Buchanan Bus StationE8
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
15h 53m
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)KOI - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
6h 41m
£219–611
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)KOI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Preston
9h 9m
£236–551
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)KOI - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Preston
7h 21m
£192–521
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 Preston
14h 56m
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 Haymarket
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Preston
16h 34m
£79–260

Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

21Weekly Planes

6h 28mAverage Duration

£220Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 465.8 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Blackpool. However, you can take the bus to Travel Centre, take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Blackpool North. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Blackpool North via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Union Street, Inverness, Haymarket, and Preston in around 14h 2m.

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