How to travel from Inverness to Holyhead, United Kingdom

The distance between Inverness and Holyhead is around 711km (441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Inverness to Holyhead by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £205($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket then Warrington Bank Quay and then to Holyhead.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £185($220)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St then Bangor Gwynedd and then to Holyhead Clock.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Holyhead.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Distance751km (467 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Inverness and Holyhead

There are several options for getting from Inverness to Holyhead by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($245).

The distance between Inverness and Holyhead is around 711km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 464km (288 miles)

It takes around 8h 20m to get from Inverness and Holyhead by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Inverness to Holyhead is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx £205 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Inverness and Holyhead. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Inverness to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket, Warrington Bank Quay and Chester. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Inverness and Holyhead. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 8h 20m, 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 Inverness and Holyhead. It typically takes around 14h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Inverness to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and Bangor Gwynedd. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 20m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink, National Express and Arriva Cymru run regular bus services between Inverness and Holyhead. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inverness to Holyhead. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Holyhead is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Holyhead. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Inverness and Holyhead. The distance is around 751km (467 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Holyhead is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around £185 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Inverness and Holyhead

Transport options from Inverness to Holyhead
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 55m
£205($245)
hourly711km (441 miles)
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train5h 35m
£255($305)
5 times a day868km (540 miles)
Train and Plane6h 45m
£190($225)
every 3 hours806km (501 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 20m
£185($220)
4 times a day808km (502 miles)
Train via Crewe10h 45m
£87($105)
6 times a week855km (531 miles)
Bus
14h 20m
£39($46)
once daily859km (534 miles)
Drive
7h 60m
£130($155)
on demand751km (467 miles)

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Airports near Holyhead

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

IOM
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Holyhead
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Holyhead
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
157km (97 miles) from Holyhead