The distance between Cardiff and Holyhead is around 304km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Cardiff to Holyhead by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Holyhead → Cardiff if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Holyhead.
Transport for Wales
There are several options for getting from Cardiff to Holyhead by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £120 ($140) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($62).
The distance between Cardiff and Holyhead is around 304km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 226km (140 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Cardiff and Holyhead by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cardiff to Holyhead is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £52 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between Cardiff and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £120 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cardiff and Holyhead. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cardiff and Holyhead with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 4h 55m.
Transport for Wales run train services between Cardiff and Holyhead. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cardiff and Holyhead. We recommend that you drive to Holyhead. instead which will take 4h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cardiff to Holyhead. We recommend that you take the train to Holyhead. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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 Cardiff and Holyhead. The distance is around 304km (189 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cardiff to Holyhead is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 4h 55m | £120($140) | every 4 hours | 373km (232 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | £52($62) | on demand | 304km (189 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Holyhead offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.