The distance between Ely and Holyhead is around 415km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ely to Holyhead by train, 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 → Ely if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nuneaton and then to Holyhead.
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Take the train to London Kings Cross 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 Ely to Holyhead by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £115 ($135) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £72 ($85).
The distance between Ely and Holyhead is around 415km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 344km (214 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Ely and Holyhead by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ely to Holyhead is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £72 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Ely and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £115 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ely and Holyhead. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ely to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nuneaton. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railways and Transport for Wales run train services between Ely and Holyhead. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Ely and Holyhead. We recommend that you drive to Holyhead. instead which will take 4h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ely to Holyhead. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 6h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ely and Holyhead. The distance is around 415km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ely to Holyhead is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 40m | £125($145) | once daily | 429km (266 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 6h 30m | £115($135) | once daily | 464km (288 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 25m | £315($370) | hourly | 605km (376 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | £72($85) | on demand | 415km (258 miles) |
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Great Northern
The following major airports near Holyhead offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.