The distance between Poole and Holyhead is around 447km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Poole to Holyhead by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. 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 Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead.
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Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Holyhead.
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Take the bus to Cardiff University, Liverpool One then Bangor Gwynedd and then to Holyhead Clock.
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There are several options for getting from Poole to Holyhead by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £46 ($54) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £290 ($340).
The distance between Poole and Holyhead is around 447km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 340km (211 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Poole and Holyhead by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Poole to Holyhead is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx £290 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Poole and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Poole and Holyhead. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Poole to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo and Euston station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Poole and Holyhead. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Poole and Holyhead. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Poole to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cardiff University, Liverpool One and Bangor Gwynedd. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8hrs.
Megabus UK, National Express and Arriva Cymru run regular bus services between Poole and Holyhead. Buses run once a week and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poole to Holyhead. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 5h 15m.
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 Poole and Holyhead. The distance is around 447km (278 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poole to Holyhead is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around £165 ($200).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 5h 15m | £290($340) | hourly | 554km (344 miles) |
Train to Woking, plane | 6h 35m | £320($380) | hourly | 631km (392 miles) |
Train, Plane and Ferry | 6h 15m | £335($395) | 4 times a day | 620km (386 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6hrs | £165($200) | every 4 hours | 607km (377 miles) |
Train via Southampton Central | 7h 45m | £175($210) | every 4 hours | 576km (358 miles) |
Bus | 8hrs | £46($54) | once a week | 672km (418 miles) |
Drive | 5h 40m | £78($90) | on demand | 447km (278 miles) |
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The following major airports near Holyhead offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.