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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Aberdeen is to train and bus which costs £75 - £150 and takes 12h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Aberdeen is to train and fly which takes 6h 33m and costs £120 - £260.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Aberdeen via Warrington Bank Quay and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Aberdeen?

The distance between Holyhead and Aberdeen is 447 miles. The road distance is 431.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs £150 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Holyhead to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Aberdeen train from?

Holyhead to Aberdeen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.

Where does the Holyhead to Aberdeen train arrive?

Holyhead to Aberdeen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Aberdeen is 431 miles. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Holyhead to Aberdeen.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 282+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Holyhead to Aberdeen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Holyhead to Aberdeen 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 Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
9h 10m
£150–297
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane DUB - ABZ
8h 17m
£64–189
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9
12h 11m
£77–142
Drive 428.8 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Aberdeencar 428.8 mi
7h 27m
£107–154
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
6h 33m
£122–256
Train via Durham
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Durhamtrain
3. Take the train from Durham to Aberdeentrain
10h 49m
£222–366
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
7h 11m
£133–296
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeentrain
8h 39m
£168–362

Holyhead to Aberdeen by train

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9h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 444.7 mi
Duration: 9h 10m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Aberdeen via Warrington Bank Quay and Haymarket in around 9h 10m.

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