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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Holyhead is to bus and train which costs £45 - £110 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Holyhead is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Holyhead via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Ayr to Holyhead?

The distance between Ayr and Holyhead is 362 miles. The road distance is 309.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs £40 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Ayr to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Holyhead train from?

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

Where does the Ayr to Holyhead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Holyhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Holyhead is 309 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Ayr to Holyhead.

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

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Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 917+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Ayr to Holyhead - 7 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, bus, ferry

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

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 Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
3. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
7h 24m
£40–180
Bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Zone 14785
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
12h 37m
Drive 307.5 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Holyhead307.5 mi
5h 25m
£78–112
Train, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)GLA - LPL
3. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
8h 31m
£91–222
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
4. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
12h 40m
£45–103
Train, fly to Dublin Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry
9h 11m
£102–228
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
7h 50m
£68–219

Ayr to Holyhead by train

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7h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 360.2 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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You can take a train from Ayr to Holyhead via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Chester in around 7h 24m.

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