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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Holyhead is to drive which costs £75 - £120 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Holyhead is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs £75 - £120.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Holyhead?

The distance between Cairnryan and Holyhead is 427 miles. The road distance is 323.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs £50 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 10h 30m to get from Cairnryan to Holyhead, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Holyhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Holyhead is 324 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Cairnryan to Holyhead.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 917+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Cairnryan to Holyhead - 4 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Holyhead by train, busferry, car ferry, bus, ferry, or car

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 Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
4. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
10h 30m
£53–200
Bus and ferry, train, car ferry
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
11h 15m
Car ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
11h 29m
Drive 321.8 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyhead321.8 mi
5h 34m
£79–115

Cairnryan to Holyhead by bus, foot, and train

35Weekly Services

10h 30mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Holyhead.

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Distance: 424.8 mi
Duration: 10h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Holyhead via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Chester in around 10h 30m.

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