How to travel from Luton to Holyhead, United Kingdom

The distance between Luton and Holyhead is around 375km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Luton to Holyhead by bus, 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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Train

Take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Holyhead.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £320($375)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Central station then take the train to Holyhead.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Holyhead.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance375km (233 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Luton and Holyhead

There are several options for getting from Luton to Holyhead by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £84 ($100) and will take around 4h 10m.

The distance between Luton and Holyhead is around 375km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (203 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Luton and Holyhead by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Luton to Holyhead is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £84 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £84 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Luton and Holyhead. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Luton to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International and London Euston. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

East Midlands Railways, Thameslink and Avanti West Coast run train services between Luton and Holyhead. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Luton and Holyhead. We recommend that you take the bus to Central station then take the train to Holyhead. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luton to Holyhead. We recommend that you take the train to Farringdon then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Luton and Holyhead. The distance is around 375km (233 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luton to Holyhead is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Luton and Holyhead

Transport options from Luton to Holyhead
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 25m
£125($150)
every 4 hours471km (293 miles)
Train and Plane
5h 25m
£320($375)
hourly539km (335 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 10m
£84($100)
every 20 mins383km (238 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
£65($77)
on demand375km (233 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