The distance between Saint Albans and Holyhead is around 391km (243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint Albans to Holyhead by train, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Holyhead → Saint Albans if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Holyhead.
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Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead.
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There are several options for getting from Saint Albans to Holyhead by train, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £110 ($130) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £68 ($80).
The distance between Saint Albans and Holyhead is around 391km (243 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 338km (210 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Saint Albans and Holyhead by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint Albans to Holyhead is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £68 ($80).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint Albans and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £110 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Albans and Holyhead. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Albans to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL and London Euston. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
Avanti West Coast, London Midland and Transport for Wales run train services between Saint Albans and Holyhead. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint Albans and Holyhead. We recommend that you drive to Holyhead. instead which will take 4h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Albans 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 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Saint Albans and Holyhead. The distance is around 391km (243 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Albans to Holyhead is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 4h 30m | £120($140) | every 4 hours | 455km (283 miles) |
Train via Birmingham International | 5h 50m | £130($155) | every 4 hours | 436km (271 miles) |
Train via Birmingham International | 7h 15m | £110($130) | every 4 hours | 435km (270 miles) |
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 5h 20m | £315($370) | hourly | 523km (325 miles) |
Plane and Ferry | 5h 20m | £180($210) | 4 times a day | 575km (358 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 10m | £330($395) | hourly | 647km (402 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | £68($80) | on demand | 391km (243 miles) |
London Midland
Transport for Wales
South Western Railway
Eastern Airways
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
The following major airports near Holyhead offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.