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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Stromness is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £90 and takes 17h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Stromness is to subway and train and fly and bus which takes 6h 18m and costs £170 - £490.

How far is it from Sunderland to Stromness?

The distance between Sunderland and Stromness is 374 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Stromness without a car is to bus and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 14h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Sunderland to Stromness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stromness?

There are 161+ hotels available in Stromness.

Sunderland to Stromness - 8 ways to travel via train, subway, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Sunderland to Stromness by subway, train, plane, 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.

Subway, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Sunderland to Central Station
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)EDI - KOI
4. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Hamnavoe Estate
6h 18m
£175–484
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Aberdeen Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
17h 24m
£42–90
Bus, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Station
2. Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetE9
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
4. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
14h 5m
Train, ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
3. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
14h 16m
£43–210
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry TerminalNl1
15h 59m
£82–152
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
7h 10m
£222–649
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI)MAN - KOI
10h 23m
£214–544
Train, ferry #2
1. Take the train from Newcastle to AberdeenLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry TerminalNl2
14h 40m
£67–130

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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1h 35mAverage Duration

£149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 372.1 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Sunderland to Stromness. However, you can take the subway to Central Station, walk to Newcastle, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, walk to Edinburgh Princes Street, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Hamnavoe Estate. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal via Edinburgh, Bus Station, George Street, Union Street, Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 14h 5m.

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