How to travel from Oxford to Holyhead, United Kingdom

The distance between Oxford and Holyhead is around 363km (225 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Oxford 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 Stafford and then to Holyhead.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £325($385)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Holyhead.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance363km (225 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oxford and Holyhead

There are several options for getting from Oxford to Holyhead by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £110 ($130) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($75).

The distance between Oxford and Holyhead is around 363km (225 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 287km (178 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Oxford to Holyhead is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £63 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Oxford 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 Oxford and Holyhead. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oxford to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stafford. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Oxford and Holyhead. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Oxford and Holyhead. We recommend that you drive to Holyhead. instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Holyhead. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Oxford and Holyhead. The distance is around 363km (225 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Holyhead is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).

How do I get from Oxford to Holyhead

Compare travel optionsbetween Oxford and Holyhead

Transport options from Oxford to Holyhead
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
4h 10m
£110($130)
every 20 mins367km (228 miles)
Train via Birmingham International5h 15m
£135($160)
every 4 hours385km (239 miles)
Train via Hereford5h 45m
£125($150)
5 times a day424km (263 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 20m
£325($385)
hourly585km (363 miles)
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane5h 35m
£315($370)
every 3 hours604km (375 miles)
Drive
4hrs
£63($75)
on demand363km (225 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