The distance between Bournemouth and Holyhead is around 509km (316 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Bournemouth to Holyhead by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Holyhead → Bournemouth if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead.
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Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Holyhead.
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Take the bus to Cardiff University, Liverpool One then Bangor Gwynedd and then to Holyhead Clock.
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There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Holyhead by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £300 ($360).
The distance between Bournemouth and Holyhead is around 509km (316 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 344km (214 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Bournemouth and Holyhead by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Holyhead is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx £300 ($360).
The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Holyhead. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bournemouth to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo and Euston station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, London Midland and Great Western Railway run train services between Bournemouth and Holyhead. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bournemouth and Holyhead. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bournemouth to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cardiff University, Liverpool One and Bangor Gwynedd. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.
Megabus UK, National Express and Arriva Cymru run regular bus services between Bournemouth and Holyhead. Buses run once a week and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Holyhead. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bournemouth and Holyhead. The distance is around 509km (316 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Holyhead is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 60m | £300($360) | hourly | 544km (338 miles) |
Train to Woking, plane | 6h 20m | £315($375) | hourly | 622km (387 miles) |
Train, Plane and Ferry | 5h 55m | £330($390) | 4 times a day | 611km (380 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 5h 45m | £155($185) | every 4 hours | 598km (372 miles) |
Train via Wolverhampton | 6h 60m | £165($195) | every 4 hours | 551km (342 miles) |
Train via Southampton Central | 7h 30m | £160($190) | every 4 hours | 566km (352 miles) |
Bus | 8h 15m | £45($53) | once a week | 681km (423 miles) |
Drive | 5h 35m | £88($105) | on demand | 509km (316 miles) |
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The following major airports near Holyhead offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.