How to travel from London to Holyhead, United Kingdom

The distance between London and Holyhead is around 422km (262 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from London to Holyhead by train, 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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Take the train to Holyhead.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)

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Plane and Train

Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £300($355)
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Drive

Drive to Holyhead.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance422km (262 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Holyhead

There are several options for getting from London to Holyhead by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £110 ($130) and will take around 3h 45m.

The distance between London and Holyhead is around 422km (262 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 365km (227 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from London and Holyhead by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from London to Holyhead is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £110 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Holyhead. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between London and Holyhead with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 45m.

Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between London and Holyhead. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between London and Holyhead. We recommend that you take the train to Holyhead. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Holyhead. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 London and Holyhead. The distance is around 422km (262 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Holyhead is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween London and Holyhead

Transport options from London to Holyhead
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
£110($130)
every 4 hours422km (262 miles)
Train via Hereford6h 40m
£150($175)
5 times a day525km (326 miles)
Plane and Train
4h 30m
£300($355)
hourly483km (300 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
£74($87)
on demand422km (262 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