How to travel from Dufftown to Holyhead, United Kingdom
The distance between Dufftown and Holyhead is around 746km (464 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Dufftown to Holyhead by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Holyhead → Dufftown if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Inverness, plane
Take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead.
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£230($275)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train via Aberdeen
Take the train to Aberdeen, Haymarket then Warrington Bank Quay and then to Holyhead.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£195($235)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Taxi and Bus
Take a taxi to Kemnay Kendal Road then take the bus to Glasgow, Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St then Bangor Gwynedd and then to Holyhead Clock.
- Duration15h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dufftown and Holyhead
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dufftown to Holyhead by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £145 ($175) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($275).
The distance between Dufftown and Holyhead is around 746km (464 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 469km (292 miles)
It takes around 9h 35m to get from Dufftown and Holyhead by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dufftown to Holyhead is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx £230 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Dufftown and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £145 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dufftown and Holyhead. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dufftown to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Elgin Duff Avenue, Edinburgh, Warrington Bank Quay and Chester. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.
First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, LNER, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Dufftown and Holyhead. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dufftown and Holyhead. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 6h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dufftown to Holyhead. We recommend that you take the train to Dyce then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 6h 40m.
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 Dufftown and Holyhead. The distance is around 746km (464 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dufftown to Holyhead is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around £195 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dufftown and Holyhead
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Inverness, plane + 3 similar | 6h 20m | £230($275) | every 2 hours | 805km (500 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 40m | £185($220) | every 3 hours | 782km (486 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane | 7h 5m | £250($295) | 5 times a day | 963km (598 miles) |
| Train to Dyce, plane | 7h 15m | £275($325) | 5 times a day | 935km (581 miles) |
Train via Aberdeen + 2 similar | 9h 15m | £195($235) | every 3 hours | 864km (537 miles) |
| Train | 9h 35m | £195($235) | twice daily | 869km (540 miles) |
| Train via Edinburgh | 11h 35m | £145($175) | once daily | 988km (614 miles) |
Taxi and Bus | 15h 35m | £195($230) | once daily | 915km (569 miles) |
Drive | 8hrs | £130($155) | on demand | 746km (464 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dufftown and Holyhead
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Bus companies
Arriva Cymru
Airlines
Loganair
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