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

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Holyhead is to ferry and train via Edinburgh which costs £70 - £290 and takes 19h 12m.

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 24m and costs £240 - £700.

How far is it from Stromness to Holyhead?

The distance between Stromness and Holyhead is 665 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 Edinburgh which takes 17h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 17h 4m to get from Stromness to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 914+ 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 Edinburgh
best
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 Warrington Bank Quay
5. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
17h 4m
Ferry, train via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry TerminalNl2
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quay
4. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
19h 12m
£74–283
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)KOI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
3. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
10h 54m
£190–448
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 Darlington
4. Take the train from Darlington to Newton-le-Willows
5. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyhead
18h 40m
Ferry, train
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 Holyhead
20h 59m
£115–199
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)KOI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stafford
3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyhead
10h 45m
£273–631
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)KOI - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
3. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
10h 24m
£247–657

Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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6h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 660.8 mi
Duration: 17h 4m

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 Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Union Street, walk to Inverness, take the train to Haymarket, take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Chester, then take the train to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Holyhead via Passenger Terminal, Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, Warrington Bank Quay, and Chester in around 19h 12m.

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