How to travel from Durham to Holyhead, United Kingdom

The distance between Durham and Holyhead is around 385km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Durham to Holyhead by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Leeds Bus Station then Bangor Gwynedd and then to Holyhead Clock.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
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Drive

Drive to Holyhead.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance385km (239 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durham and Holyhead

There are several options for getting from Durham to Holyhead by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £67 ($79).

The distance between Durham and Holyhead is around 385km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 241km (150 miles)

It takes around 9h 55m to get from Durham and Holyhead by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Durham to Holyhead is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £67 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Durham and Holyhead. We recommend that you drive to Holyhead. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Durham and Holyhead. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Durham to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H, Durham New Inn - Church Street, Leeds Bus Station and Bangor Gwynedd. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.

Megabus UK, National Express and Arriva Cymru run regular bus services between Durham and Holyhead. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Holyhead. We recommend that you take the bus to Leeds Bus Station then Bangor Gwynedd and then to Holyhead Clock. instead which will take 9h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Durham and Holyhead. The distance is around 385km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Holyhead is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 55m and will usually cost around £25 ($30).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Durham and Holyhead

Transport options from Durham to Holyhead
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
9h 55m
£25($30)
5 times a week459km (285 miles)
Drive
4hrs
£67($79)
on demand385km (239 miles)

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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