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

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to Bolton is to ferry and bus which costs £80 - £150 and takes 16h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stromness to Bolton is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs £200 - £500.

How far is it from Stromness to Bolton?

The distance between Stromness and Bolton is 432 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stromness to Bolton without a car is to ferry and bus and train via Preston which takes 14h 4m and costs £140 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Stromness to Bolton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3599+ hotels available in Bolton.

Stromness to Bolton - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Stromness to Bolton by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane KOI - MAN
7h 12m
£200–497
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
16h 6m
£83–141
Ferry, bus, train via Preston
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain
14h 4m
£149–282
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Haymarketbus
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Wigan North Westerntrain
15h 30m
£115–173
Ferry, bus, train #2
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
15h 31m
£107–154
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 Haymarkettrain
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain
16h 36m
£206–381

Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 429.5 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland and Bolton, England?

Loganair and Aer Lingus fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 3 times a day.

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