How to travel from Holyhead to Belfast, United Kingdom
The distance between Holyhead and Belfast is around 278km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Holyhead to Belfast by ferry, car, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Belfast → Holyhead if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Chester, Fly
Take the train to Chester then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Dublin then take the train to Belfast Central.
- Duration5h 40m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Dublin then take the bus to Belfast Glengall Street.
- Duration6hrs
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Dublin then drive to Belfast.
- Duration4h 60m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Holyhead and Belfast
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Belfast by ferry, car, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £110 ($130) and will take around 3h 40m.
The distance between Holyhead and Belfast is around 278km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 166km (103 miles)
It takes around 4h 60m to get from Holyhead and Belfast by ferry and car.
The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Belfast is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Belfast is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £110 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Holyhead and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Chester then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Holyhead and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Chester then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Chester and then to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Belfast is George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Belfast. Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Holyhead to Belfast. We recommend that you take a ferry to Dublin then drive to Belfast. instead which will take 4h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Belfast is to take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Holyhead and Belfast
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Chester, Fly + 3 similar | 3h 40m | £110($130) | every 4 hours | 424km (264 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 25m | £175($210) | every 4 hours | 471km (293 miles) |
| Train to Chester, plane | 4h 35m | £180($215) | hourly | 495km (308 miles) |
| Train to Chester, plane | 5h 10m | £170($200) | hourly | 543km (337 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 5h 40m | £125($150) | 4 times a day | 297km (184 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 6hrs | £125($145) | 4 times a day | 287km (178 miles) |
| Ferry to Dublin, Bus | 6h 10m | £130($155) | 4 times a day | 287km (179 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 4h 60m | £140($165) | 4 times a day | 278km (172 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Holyhead and Belfast
Train operators
Transport for Wales
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Aircoach
Translink UK
Airports near Belfast
The following major airports near Belfast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Belfast
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Belfast