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.
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.
👋 Also check out Isle of Man → Holyhead if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Chester then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man (IOM).
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Take the train to Chester then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
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Take a ferry to Dublin and then to Isle of Man Douglas.
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Drive to Liverpool then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 25m | £135($155) | every 4 hours | 321km (199 miles) |
Train to Chester, plane | 4h 15m | £220($265) | hourly | 393km (244 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 5h 25m | £110($130) | twice daily | 293km (182 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 10m | £125($150) | once a week | 259km (161 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 7hrs | £65($77) | once daily | 306km (190 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 30m | £81($95) | twice daily | 282km (175 miles) |
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Loganair
Transport for Wales
Arriva Cymru
The following major airports near Isle of Man offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.