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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Ayr is to train and bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 9h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Ayr is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Ayr via Chester, Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Ayr?

The distance between Holyhead and Ayr is 362 miles. The road distance is 309.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs £45 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Holyhead to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Ayr train from?

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

Where does the Holyhead to Ayr train arrive?

Holyhead to Ayr train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Ayr is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Holyhead to Ayr.

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

Book your Holyhead to Ayr train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 486+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Holyhead to Ayr by train, bus, car, ferry, plane, or busferry

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 Chester
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
7h 16m
£48–187
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
9h 12m
£48–87
Drive 307.9 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Ayr307.9 mi
5h 28m
£76–109
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
8h 21m
£106–228
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11X1
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
12h 53m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
8h 19m
£92–203
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
7h 18m
£100–253
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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 bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
8h 39m
£100–266

Holyhead to Ayr by train

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7h 16mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 360.3 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Ayr via Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 16m.

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