Rome2Rio

How to get fromStranraer to Holyheadby train, busferry, bus, ferry or car

Find Transport to Holyhead

See all options

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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    9h 2m
    £119–276

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    12h 47m
    £46–125

  3. Bus and ferry, bus, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    12h 5m

  4. Drive 318.6 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Holyheadcar car 318.6 mi
    5h 33m
    £78–113

  5. Bus, train via Carlisle

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    9h 3m

Stranraer to Holyhead by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration9h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Holyhead via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Chester in around 9h 2m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Stranraer

Trips to Holyhead

Popular routes