What is the cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Holyhead?

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Holyhead is to drive which costs £75 - £110 and takes 5h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stranraer to Holyhead?

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Holyhead is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Stranraer and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Holyhead via Ayr, Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Holyhead?

The distance between Stranraer and Holyhead is 420 miles. The road distance is 320.5 miles.

How do I travel from Stranraer to Holyhead without a car?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs £110 - £300.

How long does it take to get from Stranraer to Holyhead?

It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Stranraer to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Holyhead train from?

Stranraer to Holyhead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.

Where does the Stranraer to Holyhead train arrive?

Stranraer to Holyhead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.

Can I drive from Stranraer to Holyhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Holyhead is 320 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Stranraer to Holyhead.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 925+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Stranraer to Holyhead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Holyhead by train, busferry, bus, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain
9h 9m
£116–291
Drive 318.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stranraer to Holyheadcar 318.6 mi
5h 33m
£77–111
Bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
12h 1m
Bus, train via Carlisle
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain
9h 10m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Llandudno Junctiontrain
4. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clockbus 4X
13h 30m

Stranraer to Holyhead by train

35Weekly Trains

9h 9mAverage Duration

£116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 418 mi
Duration: 9h 9m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Holyhead via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 9h 9m.

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