How to travel from Bournemouth to Holyhead, United Kingdom

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.

8 routes found

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 HolyheadBournemouth if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £300($360)
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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Holyhead.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Cardiff University, Liverpool One then Bangor Gwynedd and then to Holyhead Clock.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £45($53)
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Drive

Drive to Holyhead.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance509km (316 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bournemouth and Holyhead

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bournemouth and Holyhead

Transport options from Bournemouth to Holyhead
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 60m
£300($360)
hourly544km (338 miles)
Train to Woking, plane6h 20m
£315($375)
hourly622km (387 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry5h 55m
£330($390)
4 times a day611km (380 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 45m
£155($185)
every 4 hours598km (372 miles)
Train via Wolverhampton6h 60m
£165($195)
every 4 hours551km (342 miles)
Train via Southampton Central7h 30m
£160($190)
every 4 hours566km (352 miles)
Bus
8h 15m
£45($53)
once a week681km (423 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
£88($105)
on demand509km (316 miles)

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Airports near Holyhead

The following major airports near Holyhead offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

IOM
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Holyhead
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Holyhead
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
157km (97 miles) from Holyhead