How to travel from Holyhead to Stromness, United Kingdom
The distance between Holyhead and Stromness is around 904km (562 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Holyhead to Stromness by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Stromness → Holyhead if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre.
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost£380($450)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Chester, Haymarket then Inverness and then to Thurso then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal.
- Duration14hrs
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost£245($285)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bangor Bus Station C, Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St then Glasgow and then to Aberdeen Coach Station then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration20h 25m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£95($110)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Aberdeen then take a ferry to Kirkwall.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£145($175)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Holyhead and Stromness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Stromness by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £95 ($110) and will take around 20h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £380 ($450).
The distance between Holyhead and Stromness is around 904km (562 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 634km (394 miles)
It takes around 14hrs to get from Holyhead and Stromness by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Stromness is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx £380 ($450).
The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Stromness is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £95 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Holyhead and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Holyhead and Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Kirkwall (KOI) then take the bus to Stromness Travel Centre. instead which will take 6h 45m.
The closest major airport to Stromness is Kirkwall Airport (KOI) (KOI) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Stromness. Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Holyhead to Stromness. We recommend that you take the train to Chester, Haymarket then Inverness and then to Thurso then take a ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 14hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Stromness is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 14hrs and will usually cost around £245 ($285).
Compare travel optionsbetween Holyhead and Stromness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 6h 45m | £380($450) | twice daily | 904km (562 miles) |
| Train to Crewe, plane and bus | 6h 45m | £430($510) | twice daily | 1,057km (657 miles) |
| Train to Chester, plane and bus | 7h 50m | £610($720) | twice daily | 952km (591 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 14hrs | £245($285) | 5 times a day | 1,094km (680 miles) |
| Train to Newton-le-Willows, ferry | 15h 35m | £185($220) | once daily | 1,218km (757 miles) |
| Train to Chester, ferry | 16h 30m | £170($200) | once daily | 1,110km (690 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 20h 25m | £95($110) | 4 times a week | 1,107km (688 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 45m | £145($175) | 4 times a week | 986km (612 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Holyhead and Stromness
Train operators
Transport for Wales
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Bus companies
Arriva Cymru
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Airports near Stromness
The following major airports near Stromness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from Stromness
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 164km (102 miles) from Stromness
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Stromness