The distance between Dover and Holyhead is around 547km (340 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Dover to Holyhead by train, 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 → Dover if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Holyhead.
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Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead.
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There are several options for getting from Dover to Holyhead by train, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £150 ($180) and will take around 5hrs.
The distance between Dover and Holyhead is around 547km (340 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 472km (293 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Dover and Holyhead by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dover to Holyhead is to take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx £150 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £150 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dover and Holyhead. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dover to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International and London Euston. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
South Eastern Trains Service, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways and Transport for Wales run train services between Dover and Holyhead. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Dover and Holyhead. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 5hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover to Holyhead. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 5h 50m.
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 Dover and Holyhead. The distance is around 558km (347 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dover to Holyhead is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £150 ($180).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 5hrs | £150($180) | every 4 hours | 547km (340 miles) |
Train via London Victoria | 8hrs | £165($195) | every 2 hours | 578km (359 miles) |
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 5h 50m | £345($410) | hourly | 612km (380 miles) |
Train to Stratford International, plane | 6h 55m | £345($410) | hourly | 741km (460 miles) |
Train, Plane and Ferry | 6h 25m | £280($330) | 4 times a day | 725km (451 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | £95($115) | on demand | 558km (347 miles) |
South Eastern Trains Service
Chiltern Railways
Transport for Wales
South Western Railway
Eastern Airways
Aer Lingus
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
The following major airports near Holyhead offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.