There are 6 ways to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Holyhead by plane, train, rideshare, car, 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.
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
best- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain
5h 3m£125–226Fly to Dublin Airport, ferry
cheapest- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EXT - DUB
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry
6h 24m£63–213Train via Stafford
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain
- Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain
7h 42m£142–239Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Exeter-EXT to Holyhead270.3 mi
5h 41mDrive 270.3 mi
- Drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Holyheadcar 270.3 mi
5h 41m£66–95Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead
9h 48m£143–265
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Holyhead by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Holyhead is to drive which costs £65 - £95 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Holyhead is to fly and train which takes 5h 3m and costs £120 - £230.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Holyhead via Birmingham New Street and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Holyhead is 325 miles. The road distance is 271.8 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Holyhead without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 7h 42m and costs £140 - £240.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Holyhead, including transfers.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Holyhead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Holyhead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) to Holyhead is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Holyhead.
There are 967+ hotels available in Holyhead.
What companies run services between Exeter Airport (EXT), England and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a bus from Exeter International Airport to Holyhead via St Davids Station, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Stafford in around 7h 42m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Exeter to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–140
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Airport to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £90–160
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Stafford to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Exeter-EXT to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Holyhead. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.