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How to get fromStromness to Plymouthby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Stromness to Plymouth by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Exeter, train

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    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane KOI - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 1m
    £279–652

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Terminal Building to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Plymouthtrain train
    20h 3m
    £383–619

  3. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane KOI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 1m
    £291–667

  4. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane KOI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    10h 46m
    £336–731

  5. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane KOI - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain train
    12h 28m
    £372–799

  6. Ferry, bus, train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Terminal Building to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Haymarketbus bus
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Plymouthtrain train
    20h 37m
    £344–491

Stromness to Plymouth by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration20h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£383Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 646.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Plymouth. However, you can take the bus to Travel Centre, take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Exeter (EXT), walk to Exeter International Airport, take the bus to St Davids Station, walk to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Plymouth. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Plymouth via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Terminal Building, Inverness Union Street, Inverness, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 20h 3m.

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