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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Holyhead is to drive which costs £80 - £120 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Holyhead is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Greenock and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at Holyhead via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Greenock to Holyhead?

The distance between Greenock and Holyhead is 344 miles. The road distance is 337.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £50 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Greenock to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Holyhead train from?

Greenock to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Where does the Greenock to Holyhead train arrive?

Greenock to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Greenock to Holyhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Holyhead is 337 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Greenock to Holyhead.

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

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Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 908+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Greenock to Holyhead - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Greenock 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
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1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
7h 8m
£51–186
Bus, train via Crewe
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
10h 9m
£54–173
Drive 335.2 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Holyheadcar 335.2 mi
5h 38m
£82–118
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
8h 3m
£89–211
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Waterloo Lanebus 906 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain
8h 46m
£58–180
Fly to Dublin Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry
8h 53m
£99–232
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain
7h 41m
£90–267

Greenock to Holyhead by train

149Weekly Trains

7h 8mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 342.2 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a train from Greenock West to Holyhead via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Chester in around 7h 8m.

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