How to travel from Holyhead to Liverpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Holyhead and Liverpool is around 152km (94 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Holyhead to Liverpool by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Chester and then to Liverpool Lime Street Low Level.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £56($66)
Operated by

Transport for Wales

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Bus

Take the bus to Bangor Bus Station C and then to Liverpool One Bus Station Canning Place.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Liverpool One.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance152km (94 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Holyhead and Liverpool

There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Liverpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £26 ($31).

The distance between Holyhead and Liverpool is around 152km (94 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 109km (68 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Holyhead and Liverpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Liverpool is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £26 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Liverpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Holyhead and Liverpool. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Holyhead to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chester. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Merseyrail Electrics run train services between Holyhead and Liverpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Holyhead and Liverpool. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Holyhead to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangor Bus Station C. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Arriva Cymru and National Express run regular bus services between Holyhead and Liverpool. Buses run once daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Liverpool. We recommend that you take the train to Chester and then to Liverpool Lime Street Low Level. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Liverpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Liverpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Liverpool. The distance is around 152km (94 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Liverpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £56 ($66).

How do I get from Holyhead to Liverpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Holyhead and Liverpool

Transport options from Holyhead to Liverpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
£56($66)
hourly163km (101 miles)
Bus
4hrs
£10($12)
once daily175km (108 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£26($31)
on demand152km (94 miles)

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Airports near Liverpool

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

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Liverpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Liverpool
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Liverpool