The distance between York and Holyhead is around 305km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from York to Holyhead by train, bus and car. 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 Manchester Victoria then Chester and then to Holyhead.
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Take the bus to Bangor Gwynedd and then to Holyhead Clock.
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There are several options for getting from York to Holyhead by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 8h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £53 ($63).
The distance between York and Holyhead is around 305km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 245km (152 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from York and Holyhead by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from York to Holyhead is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £53 ($63).
The cheapest way to travel between York and Holyhead, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Holyhead. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from York to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Piccadilly and Chester. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
TransPennine Express Service, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail and Avanti West Coast run train services between York and Holyhead. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, 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 York and Holyhead. It typically takes around 8h 5m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from York to Holyhead. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leeds Coach Station Dyer Street and Bangor Gwynedd. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 5m.
National Express and Arriva Cymru run regular bus services between York and Holyhead. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Holyhead. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then Chester and then to Holyhead. instead which will take 4h 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 York and Holyhead. The distance is around 305km (189 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Holyhead is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £81 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Manchester Victoria + 2 similar | 4hrs | £80($95) | hourly | 308km (191 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 4h 15m | £81($95) | once daily | 312km (194 miles) |
Train | 4h 20m | £81($95) | hourly | 312km (194 miles) |
Bus | 8h 5m | £18($21) | once daily | 344km (214 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | £53($63) | on demand | 305km (189 miles) |
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The following major airports near Holyhead offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.