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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Holyhead is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Holyhead is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Holyhead via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Holyhead?

The distance between Bournemouth and Holyhead is 332 miles. The road distance is 276.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs £130 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Bournemouth to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Holyhead train from?

Bournemouth to Holyhead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Holyhead train arrive?

Bournemouth to Holyhead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Holyhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Holyhead is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Bournemouth to Holyhead.

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

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Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 943+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Bournemouth to Holyhead - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bournemouth to Holyhead by train, bus, car, plane, 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 Bournemouth to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain London Euston - Holyhead / ...
7h 11m
£134–397
Drive 275.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Holyheadcar 275.1 mi
5h 42m
£67–97
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 551 / ...
3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
10h 40m
£77–167
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain
6h 46m
£130–257
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
8h 14m
£140–325
Train #2
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
10h 10m
£129–204
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain
8h 9m
£120–292
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SOU - DUB
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry
9h 15m
£127–312

Bournemouth to Holyhead by train

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7h 11mAverage Duration

£134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 330.4 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Holyhead via Stafford in around 7h 11m.

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