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

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Exeter is to ferry and bus and train which costs £180 - £340 and takes 22h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Exeter is to fly and train which takes 8h 49m and costs £190 - £600.

How far is it from Stromness to Exeter?

The distance between Stromness and Exeter is 778 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stromness to Exeter without a car is to ferry and bus and train via Edinburgh which takes 18h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 18h 18m to get from Stromness to Exeter, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1353+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Stromness to Exeter by ferry, bus, train, 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.

Ferry, bus, train via Edinburgh
best
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 Haymarket StationE9
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Birmingham New Street
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
18h 18m
Ferry, bus, train
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 train from Inverness to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
22h 28m
£183–339
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Exeter St DavidsAberdeen - Plymouth / ...
20h 38m
£194–646
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 UWE East GateM19
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
21h 46m
Fly to Exeter
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT)KOI - EXT
20h 44m
£249–614
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)KOI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
9h 36m
£259–617
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)KOI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
8h 49m
£192–577

Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT) flights

5Weekly Planes

18h 30mAverage Duration

£239Cheapest Price

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Distance: 773 mi
Duration: 18h 18m

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

Loganair flies from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT) 5 times a week.

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