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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Holyhead is to train via Aberdeen which costs £60 - £210 and takes 11h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Holyhead is to train and fly which takes 7h 46m and costs £110 - £310.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Holyhead via Edinburgh Waverley, Warrington Bank Quay and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

How far is it from Elgin to Holyhead?

The distance between Elgin and Holyhead is 520 miles. The road distance is 471.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 10h 58m and costs £65 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 10h 58m to get from Elgin to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Holyhead train from?

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

Where does the Elgin to Holyhead train arrive?

Elgin to Holyhead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Holyhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Holyhead is 471 miles. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Elgin to Holyhead.

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

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Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 912+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Elgin to Holyhead - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Elgin 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 Elgin to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quay
3. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
10h 58m
£68–215
Train via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Warrington Bank Quay
4. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
11h 18m
£63–201
Bus, train via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Braelossie Place to Union StreetE7
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
5. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
14h 54m
Drive 468.6 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Holyhead468.6 mi
8h 24m
£116–167
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
8h 31m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM96
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Newcastle
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willows
4. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyhead
13h 51m
£136–300
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
7h 46m
£113–302
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, ferry
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)ABZ - DUB
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
10h 15m
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stafford
4. Take the train from Stafford to Holyhead
8h 50m
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)INV - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stafford
4. Take the train from Stafford to Holyhead
10h 18m
£105–327

Elgin to Holyhead by train

7Weekly Trains

10h 58mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 517 mi
Duration: 10h 58m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Holyhead via Edinburgh Waverley, Warrington Bank Quay, and Chester in around 10h 58m.

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