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

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Aberystwyth is to ferry and train which costs £120 - £190 and takes 22h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Aberystwyth is to fly and train which takes 10h 37m and costs £230 - £600.

How far is it from Stromness to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Stromness and Aberystwyth is 607 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stromness to Aberystwyth without a car is to ferry and bus and train via Edinburgh which takes 18h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 37m to get from Stromness to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 782+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Stromness to Aberystwyth by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)KOI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwyth
10h 37m
£239–556
Ferry, train
cheapest
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 Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
22h 1m
£120–181
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 Crewe
5. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
6. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
18h 23m
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 York
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Station131
5. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
22h 38m
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)KOI - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
12h 7m
£211–448
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)KOI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
12h 10m
£258–656
Ferry, bus, train #2
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 Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
19h 29m

Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

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4h 16mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stromness to Aberystwyth.

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Distance: 603.6 mi
Duration: 10h 37m

What companies run services between Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland and Aberystwyth, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Aberystwyth. However, you can take the bus to Travel Centre, take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International, then take the train to Aberystwyth. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Aberystwyth via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Union Street, Inverness, Haymarket, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 18h 23m.

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