The distance between Glasgow and Holyhead is around 436km (271 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Glasgow 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.
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Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Holyhead.
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Take the train to Warrington Bank Quay and then to Holyhead.
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Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St then Bangor Gwynedd and then to Holyhead Clock.
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There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Holyhead by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).
The distance between Glasgow and Holyhead is around 436km (271 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 285km (177 miles)
It takes around 4h 60m to get from Glasgow and Holyhead by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Holyhead is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Holyhead. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Warrington Bank Quay and Chester. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.
Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Glasgow and Holyhead. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 60m, 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 Glasgow and Holyhead. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and Bangor Gwynedd. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.
National Express and Arriva Cymru run regular bus services between Glasgow and Holyhead. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Holyhead. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Glasgow and Holyhead. The distance is around 513km (319 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Holyhead is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4h 25m | £195($230) | every 4 hours | 629km (391 miles) |
Plane and Ferry | 5hrs | £160($190) | 4 times a day | 436km (271 miles) |
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 5hrs | £130($150) | 5 times a day | 699km (434 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 60m | £145($170) | hourly | 514km (319 miles) |
Train via Liverpool Lime Street | 5h 55m | £95($110) | 6 times a week | 517km (321 miles) |
Bus | 10h 45m | £22($26) | once daily | 585km (364 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | £89($105) | on demand | 513km (319 miles) |
Aer Lingus
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Arriva Cymru
The following major airports near Holyhead offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.