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 £55 - £120 and takes 14h 4m.

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 52m and costs £130 - £370.

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 Chester, Warrington Bank Quay and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

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 via Edinburgh which takes 9h 27m and costs £65 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 9h 27m 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 Chester station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Aberdeen is 431 miles. It takes approximately 7h 23m 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 653+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Holyhead to Aberdeen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 9 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 via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
9h 27m
£66–239
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewe
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
14h 4m
£56–115
Drive 428.8 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Aberdeen428.8 mi
7h 23m
£105–152
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
6h 58m
£94–242
Train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Aberdeen
11h 35m
£88–214
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)DUB - ABZ
8h 15m
£109–270
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
6h 52m
£130–365
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
9h 12m
£109–325
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeen
9h 8m
£127–315

Holyhead to Aberdeen by train

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9h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 444.5 mi
Duration: 9h 27m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Aberdeen via Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, and Haymarket in around 9h 27m.

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