The distance between Dundee and Holyhead is around 550km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6hrs.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Dundee 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 Holyhead → Dundee if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead.
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Take the train to Haymarket then Warrington Bank Quay and then to Holyhead.
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Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St then Bangor Gwynedd and then to Holyhead Clock.
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There are several options for getting from Dundee to Holyhead by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £34 ($40) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £185 ($220).
The distance between Dundee and Holyhead is around 550km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 366km (227 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Dundee and Holyhead by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dundee to Holyhead is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx £185 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Dundee and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £34 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dundee and Holyhead. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dundee to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket, Warrington Bank Quay and Chester. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Caledonian Sleeper and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Dundee and Holyhead. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dundee and Holyhead. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dundee to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and Bangor Gwynedd. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.
Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink, National Express and Arriva Cymru run regular bus services between Dundee and Holyhead. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dundee to Holyhead. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 6hrs.
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 Dundee and Holyhead. The distance is around 595km (370 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dundee to Holyhead is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 6hrs | £185($220) | hourly | 766km (476 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 6h 15m | £150($175) | 5 times a day | 757km (470 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 7h 20m | £210($250) | 5 times a day | 1,006km (625 miles) |
Train, Plane and Ferry | 6h 20m | £175($205) | 4 times a day | 550km (342 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 45m | £225($265) | twice daily | 915km (569 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 20m | £155($185) | every 2 hours | 603km (375 miles) |
Train via Edinburgh | 8h 25m | £105($125) | once daily | 727km (451 miles) |
Bus | 12h 30m | £34($40) | once daily | 716km (445 miles) |
Drive | 6h 20m | £105($120) | on demand | 595km (370 miles) |
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The following major airports near Holyhead offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.