How to travel from Loch Ness to Holyhead, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Ness and Holyhead is around 741km (461 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Loch Ness to Holyhead by bus, car, plane and train. 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.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £215($250)
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2 similiar routes

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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.

  • Duration15h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £45($53)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Holyhead.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance767km (477 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Ness and Holyhead

There are several options for getting from Loch Ness to Holyhead by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 15h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($250).

The distance between Loch Ness and Holyhead is around 741km (461 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 441km (274 miles)

It takes around 15h 5m to get from Loch Ness and Holyhead by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Ness to Holyhead is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx £215 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Ness and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Loch Ness and 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 5h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Loch Ness and Holyhead. It typically takes around 15h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Loch Ness to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station Stance 2, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and Bangor Gwynedd. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 5m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink, National Express and Arriva Cymru run regular bus services between Loch Ness and Holyhead. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Ness 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 5h 40m.

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 Loch Ness and Holyhead. The distance is around 767km (477 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Ness to Holyhead is to take the bus which takes, on average, 15h 5m and will usually cost around £45 ($53).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Ness and Holyhead

Transport options from Loch Ness to Holyhead
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
5h 40m
£215($250)
every 4 hours741km (461 miles)
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train6h 20m
£265($310)
5 times a day899km (559 miles)
Train and Plane7h 30m
£195($230)
every 4 hours837km (520 miles)
Bus
15h 5m
£45($53)
once daily890km (553 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
£135($155)
on demand767km (477 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