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.
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.
👋 Also check out Holyhead → Inverness if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead.
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Take the train to Haymarket then Warrington Bank Quay and then to Holyhead.
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Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St then Bangor Gwynedd and then to Holyhead Clock.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4h 55m | £205($245) | hourly | 711km (441 miles) |
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 5h 35m | £255($305) | 5 times a day | 868km (540 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 45m | £190($225) | every 3 hours | 806km (501 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 8h 20m | £185($220) | 4 times a day | 808km (502 miles) |
Train via Crewe | 10h 45m | £87($105) | 6 times a week | 855km (531 miles) |
Bus | 14h 20m | £39($46) | once daily | 859km (534 miles) |
Drive | 7h 60m | £130($155) | on demand | 751km (467 miles) |
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The following major airports near Holyhead offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.