How to travel from Dumfries to Holyhead, United Kingdom

The distance between Dumfries and Holyhead is around 405km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Dumfries to Holyhead by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Carlisle then Warrington Bank Quay and then to Holyhead.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £115($135)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Holyhead.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance412km (256 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Holyhead

There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Holyhead by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £90 ($110) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £72 ($85).

The distance between Dumfries and Holyhead is around 405km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 207km (128 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Dumfries and Holyhead by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Holyhead is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £72 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £90 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Holyhead. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle, Warrington Bank Quay and Chester. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, West Coast Railways, Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Dumfries and Holyhead. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Dumfries and Holyhead. We recommend that you drive to Holyhead. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Holyhead. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle then Warrington Bank Quay and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Dumfries and Holyhead. The distance is around 412km (256 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Holyhead is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).

How do I get from Dumfries to Holyhead

Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Holyhead

Transport options from Dumfries to Holyhead
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
£115($135)
hourly405km (251 miles)
Train via Manchester Oxford Road5h 25m
£90($110)
once daily454km (282 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
£72($85)
on demand412km (256 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Dumfries and Holyhead

Train operators

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