The distance between Lancaster and Holyhead is around 241km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lancaster to Holyhead by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Holyhead → Lancaster if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Warrington Bank Quay and then to Holyhead.
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There are several options for getting from Lancaster to Holyhead by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £79 ($95) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £44 ($52).
The distance between Lancaster and Holyhead is around 241km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 146km (91 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Lancaster and Holyhead by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Holyhead is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £44 ($52).
The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £79 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Holyhead. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Warrington Bank Quay and Chester. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.
Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Lancaster and Holyhead. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lancaster and Holyhead. We recommend that you drive to Holyhead. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to Holyhead. We recommend that you take the train to Warrington Bank Quay and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 2h 50m.
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 Lancaster and Holyhead. The distance is around 253km (157 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Holyhead is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 50m | £79($95) | hourly | 241km (150 miles) |
Train via Manchester Oxford Road | 3h 50m | £89($105) | once daily | 281km (175 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | £44($52) | on demand | 253km (157 miles) |
The following major airports near Holyhead offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.