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

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Holyhead is to ferry and bus and train which costs £160 - £270 and takes 18h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Holyhead is to fly and train which takes 10h 12m and costs £260 - £600.

How far is it from Stromness to Holyhead?

The distance between Stromness and Holyhead is 667 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stromness to Holyhead without a car is to ferry and bus and train via Chester which takes 17h 5m and costs £170 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 17h 5m to get from Stromness to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 951+ hotels available in Holyhead.

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

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

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

Ferry, bus, train via Chester
best
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
5. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
17h 5m
£174–387
Ferry, bus, train #2
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
3. Take the train from Inverness to Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
5. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain
18h 46m
£162–265
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Haymarketbus
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
5. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain
18h 31m
£164–287
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane KOI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain
10h 30m
£227–550
Ferry, bus, train via Glasgow
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
6. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain
17h 39m
£188–384
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
21h
£215–378
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane KOI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain
10h 12m
£265–602

Stromness to Holyhead by ferry, bus, and train

20Weekly Services

17h 5mAverage Duration

£174Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stromness to Holyhead.

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Distance: 663.3 mi
Duration: 17h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Stromness to Holyhead. However, you can take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Inverness Union Street, walk to Inverness, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Chester, then take the train to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Holyhead via Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Inverness Union Street, Haymarket, Haymarket, and Manchester Oxford Road in around 18h 31m.

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