How to travel from Glasgow to Holyhead, United Kingdom

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.

7 routes found

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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Plane and Train

Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Holyhead.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £195($230)
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Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)

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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St then Bangor Gwynedd and then to Holyhead Clock.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Holyhead.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance513km (319 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Holyhead

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Holyhead

Transport options from Glasgow to Holyhead
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 25m
£195($230)
every 4 hours629km (391 miles)
Plane and Ferry5hrs
£160($190)
4 times a day436km (271 miles)
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train5hrs
£130($150)
5 times a day699km (434 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 60m
£145($170)
hourly514km (319 miles)
Train via Liverpool Lime Street5h 55m
£95($110)
6 times a week517km (321 miles)
Bus
10h 45m
£22($26)
once daily585km (364 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
£89($105)
on demand513km (319 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