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 403 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 bus and train which takes 8h 58m and costs £40 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m 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 922+ hotels available in Holyhead.

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

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
3. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
8h 58m
£44–185
Bus and ferry, train, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
11h 2m
Ferry, train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Grand Central0
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus StationX1
4. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
12h 58m
Drive 321.8 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyhead321.8 mi
5h 34m
£80–115

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 400.3 mi
Duration: 8h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Holyhead. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Chester, then take the train to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Holyhead Ferry via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Great Victoria Street, Dublin Connolly, Busáras, The Point, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 11h 2m.

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