What is the cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Holyhead?

The cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Holyhead is to bus and train which costs £65 - £130 and takes 11h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ardrossan to Holyhead?

The fastest way to get from Ardrossan to Holyhead is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Ardrossan and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Ardrossan to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan Town and arriving at Holyhead via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Ardrossan to Holyhead?

The distance between Ardrossan and Holyhead is 353 miles. The road distance is 325 miles.

How do I travel from Ardrossan to Holyhead without a car?

The best way to get from Ardrossan to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £130 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Ardrossan to Holyhead?

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Ardrossan to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ardrossan to Holyhead train from?

Ardrossan to Holyhead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ardrossan Town station.

Where does the Ardrossan to Holyhead train arrive?

Ardrossan to Holyhead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ardrossan to Holyhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Ardrossan to Holyhead is 325 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Ardrossan to Holyhead.

How do I get a train ticket from Ardrossan to Holyhead?

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Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 943+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Ardrossan to Holyhead - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Ardrossan to Holyhead by train, bus, car, plane, busferry, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain
7h 28m
£130–284
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
11h 15m
£69–127
Drive 323.1 mi
1. Drive from Ardrossan to Holyheadcar 323.1 mi
5h 44m
£80–115
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
8h 32m
£95–247
Bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
15h
Fly to Dublin Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry
9h 9m
£96–212
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain
8h 2m
£94–302

Ardrossan to Holyhead by train

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7h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 350.5 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Ardrossan, Scotland and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Holyhead via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay in around 7h 28m.

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