How to travel from Holyhead to Isle of Man, United Kingdom

The distance between Holyhead and Isle of Man is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Holyhead to Isle of Man by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. 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 then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man (IOM).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    £135($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Chester then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Dublin and then to Isle of Man Douglas.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Liverpool then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £81($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Holyhead and Isle of Man

There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Isle of Man by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £65 ($77) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($155).

The distance between Holyhead and Isle of Man is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 94km (59 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Holyhead and Isle of Man by car and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Isle of Man is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £135 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Isle of Man is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £65 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Holyhead and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Chester then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Holyhead and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Chester then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Holyhead and Isle of Man. The ferry typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once a week.

Irish Ferries, Stena Line and Isle of Man Steam Packet Company run the ferry services between Holyhead and Isle of Man. Ferries run once a week and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Chester then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Isle of Man is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) 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 Isle of Man. We recommend that you drive to Liverpool then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas. instead which will take 4h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Isle of Man is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £81 ($95).

How do I get from Holyhead to Isle of Man

Compare travel optionsbetween Holyhead and Isle of Man

Transport options from Holyhead to Isle of Man
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 25m
£135($155)
every 4 hours321km (199 miles)
Train to Chester, plane4h 15m
£220($265)
hourly393km (244 miles)
Train and Ferry
5h 25m
£110($130)
twice daily293km (182 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
6h 10m
£125($150)
once a week259km (161 miles)
Bus and Ferry7hrs
£65($77)
once daily306km (190 miles)
Car and Ferry
4h 30m
£81($95)
twice daily282km (175 miles)

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Airports near Isle of Man

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

IOM
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man
BHD
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Isle of Man
BFS
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
International Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Isle of Man