How to travel from Isle of Wight to Holyhead, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Holyhead is around 520km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Holyhead by ferry, train, 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 → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Dublin (DUB) then take a ferry to Holyhead.
- Duration6h 25m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£325($385)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take the train to London Waterloo and then to Holyhead.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£155($185)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Holyhead.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£100($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Holyhead
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Holyhead by ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £100 ($115) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £295 ($350).
The distance between Isle of Wight and Holyhead is around 520km (323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 370km (230 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Isle of Wight and Holyhead by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Holyhead is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx £295 ($350).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Holyhead is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £100 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Holyhead. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Holyhead. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Holyhead. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 5h 25m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isle of Wight to Holyhead. We recommend that you take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take the train to London Waterloo and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 6h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Holyhead is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Holyhead
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 2 similar | 6h 25m | £325($385) | 4 times a day | 594km (369 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 5h 25m | £295($350) | hourly | 527km (327 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 6h 45m | £310($370) | hourly | 605km (376 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 6h 45m | £155($185) | 6 times a week | 565km (351 miles) |
| Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, train | 7h 55m | £155($185) | every 4 hours | 549km (341 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 6h 25m | £100($115) | every 2 hours | 520km (323 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Holyhead
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Aer Lingus
Blue Islands Limited
Loganair
Ferry operators
Wightlink
Red Funnel
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Train operators
South Western Railway
Transport for Wales
Airports near Holyhead
The following major airports near Holyhead offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 86km (54 miles) from Holyhead
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 118km (73 miles) from Holyhead
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 157km (97 miles) from Holyhead