How to travel from Bangor to Holyhead, United Kingdom
The distance between Bangor and Holyhead is around 299km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Bangor to Holyhead by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Holyhead → Bangor if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Holyhead.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Dublin Connolly then take a ferry to Holyhead.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£130($155)
Multiple operators
Bus to The Gresham Hotel, Ferry
Take the bus to The Gresham Hotel then take a ferry to Holyhead.
- Duration7h 5m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Dublin then take a ferry to Holyhead.
- Duration5h 30m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£145($170)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bangor and Holyhead
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bangor to Holyhead by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £125 ($150) and will take around 7h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($165).
The distance between Bangor and Holyhead is around 299km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 35km (22 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Bangor and Holyhead by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Bangor to Holyhead is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £140 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Bangor and Holyhead is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £125 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bangor and Holyhead. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Holyhead. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bangor and Holyhead. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Holyhead. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bangor to Holyhead. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 4h 60m.
The closest major airport to Holyhead is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Holyhead. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Bangor to Holyhead. We recommend that you drive to Dublin then take a ferry to Holyhead. instead which will take 5h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bangor to Holyhead is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bangor and Holyhead
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train + 3 similar | 4h 10m | £140($165) | every 4 hours | 435km (271 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 55m | £150($180) | every 4 hours | 493km (306 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 60m | £185($215) | hourly | 507km (315 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), train | 5h 40m | £175($210) | hourly | 565km (351 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 6h 30m | £130($155) | 4 times a day | 317km (197 miles) |
Bus to The Gresham Hotel, Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 5m | £125($150) | 4 times a day | 312km (194 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 7h 10m | £140($165) | 4 times a day | 310km (193 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 30m | £145($170) | 4 times a day | 299km (186 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bangor and Holyhead
Train operators
Transport for Wales
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Aircoach
Airports near Holyhead
The following major airports near Holyhead offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 86km (54 miles) from Holyhead
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 118km (73 miles) from Holyhead
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 157km (97 miles) from Holyhead