How to travel from Ullapool to Holyhead, United Kingdom

The distance between Ullapool and Holyhead is around 801km (498 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Ullapool 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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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £230($270)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St then Bangor Gwynedd and then to Holyhead Clock.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £53($63)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then take the train to Haymarket then Warrington Bank Quay and then to Holyhead.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £200($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Holyhead.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance840km (522 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ullapool and Holyhead

There are several options for getting from Ullapool to Holyhead by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($270).

The distance between Ullapool and Holyhead is around 801km (498 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 511km (318 miles)

It takes around 9h 35m to get from Ullapool and Holyhead by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ullapool to Holyhead is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx £230 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Ullapool and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ullapool and Holyhead. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 6h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ullapool and Holyhead. It typically takes around 15h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ullapool to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station Stance 3, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and Bangor Gwynedd. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 40m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK, National Express and Arriva Cymru run regular bus services between Ullapool and Holyhead. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ullapool to Holyhead. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 6h 10m.

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 Ullapool and Holyhead. The distance is around 840km (522 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ullapool to Holyhead is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around £200 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ullapool and Holyhead

Transport options from Ullapool to Holyhead
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 2 similar
6h 10m
£230($270)
twice daily801km (498 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, plane and train6h 55m
£245($290)
twice daily959km (596 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane8hrs
£205($240)
twice daily896km (557 miles)
Bus
15h 40m
£53($63)
once daily949km (590 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
9h 35m
£200($235)
twice daily899km (559 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train12hrs
£100($120)
6 times a week946km (588 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 3, train12h 15m
£125($145)
once daily976km (606 miles)
Drive
9hrs
£145($170)
on demand840km (522 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