How to travel from Holyhead to Isle of Man Airport (IOM), United Kingdom
The distance between Holyhead and Isle of Man Airport (IOM) is around 258km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Holyhead to Isle of Man Airport (IOM) 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 Airport (IOM) → Holyhead if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Chester then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man (IOM).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time40min
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Chester then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
Ferry
Take a ferry to Dublin and then to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£130($150)
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 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£81($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Holyhead and Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Isle of Man Airport (IOM) by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £68 ($80) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).
The distance between Holyhead and Isle of Man Airport (IOM) is around 258km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 86km (54 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Holyhead and Isle of Man Airport (IOM) by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Isle of Man Airport (IOM) is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £135 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Isle of Man Airport (IOM) is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £68 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Holyhead and Isle of Man Airport (IOM). We recommend that you take the train to Chester then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Holyhead and Isle of Man Airport (IOM). We recommend that you take the train to Chester then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Holyhead and Isle of Man Airport (IOM). The ferry typically takes around 6h 55m 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 Airport (IOM). Ferries run once a week and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
The easiest way to get to Isle of Man Airport (IOM) from Holyhead is to take the train and then fly which will take 3h 20m and cost around £135 ($160).
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Isle of Man Airport (IOM). We recommend that you take the train to Chester then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Holyhead to Isle of Man Airport (IOM). We recommend that you drive to Liverpool then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas. instead which will take 4h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Isle of Man Airport (IOM) is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around £81 ($95).
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Compare travel optionsbetween Holyhead and Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 20m | £135($160) | every 4 hours | 319km (198 miles) |
| Train to Chester, plane | 4hrs | £215($255) | hourly | 390km (243 miles) |
| Train to Crewe, plane | 4h 20m | £195($230) | every 4 hours | 532km (330 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 4h 40m | £205($240) | 4 times a day | 258km (161 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 6h 15m | £110($130) | twice daily | 308km (191 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 55m | £130($150) | once a week | 275km (171 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 7h 50m | £68($80) | once daily | 322km (200 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 45m | £81($95) | twice daily | 297km (184 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Holyhead and Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Train operators
Transport for Wales
Bus companies
Arriva Cymru
