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 via Crewe which costs £240 - £430 and takes 22h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Exeter is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs £350 - £600.

How far is it from Stromness to Exeter?

The distance between Stromness and Exeter is 630 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 which takes 19h 4m and costs £330 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Stromness to Exeter, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1547+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Stromness to Exeter 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 Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane KOI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 48m
£316–727
Ferry, bus, train via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Haymarketbus
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Birmingham New Streettrain
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
19h 14m
£229–402
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davidstrain
19h 4m
£338–559
Ferry, bus, train via Bristol
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Haymarketbus
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
21h 57m
£280–420
Fly to Exeter
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT)plane KOI - EXT
6h 43m
£356–558
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane KOI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 43m
£311–681
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane KOI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain
11h 41m
£310–666
Ferry, bus, train via Crewe
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
22h 31m
£241–426

Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

12Weekly Planes

5h 20mAverage Duration

£235Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stromness to Exeter.

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Distance: 626.6 mi
Duration: 7h 48m

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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