How to travel from Holyhead to Bournemouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Holyhead and Bournemouth is around 511km (318 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Holyhead to Bournemouth 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £285($340)
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Train

Take the train to Chester then London Euston and then to Bournemouth.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £175($210)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Salisbury then take the bus to Bournemouth Westover Road.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £145($175)
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Drive

Drive to Bournemouth.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance511km (318 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Holyhead and Bournemouth

There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £145 ($175) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £285 ($340).

The distance between Holyhead and Bournemouth is around 511km (318 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 344km (214 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Holyhead and Bournemouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Bournemouth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx £285 ($340).

The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Bournemouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £145 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Holyhead and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Holyhead to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chester, London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.

Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Holyhead and Bournemouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Holyhead and Bournemouth. We recommend that you take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 5hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Bournemouth. We recommend that you take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Bournemouth is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Holyhead and Bournemouth. The distance is around 511km (318 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Bournemouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around £175 ($210).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Holyhead and Bournemouth

Transport options from Holyhead to Bournemouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5hrs
£285($340)
hourly544km (338 miles)
Train to Chester, plane6h 25m
£315($375)
hourly622km (387 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Train5h 60m
£330($395)
4 times a day611km (380 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 60m
£175($210)
hourly598km (372 miles)
Train via Wolverhampton7h 10m
£175($210)
5 times a day550km (342 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 35m
£145($175)
every 4 hours530km (329 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
£89($105)
on demand511km (318 miles)

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Airports near Bournemouth

The following major airports near Bournemouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (28 miles) from Bournemouth
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Bournemouth