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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Bournemouth via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Holyhead to Bournemouth?

The distance between Holyhead and Bournemouth is 332 miles. The road distance is 276.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs £140 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Holyhead to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Bournemouth train from?

Holyhead to Bournemouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.

Where does the Holyhead to Bournemouth train arrive?

Holyhead to Bournemouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Bournemouth is 276 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Holyhead to Bournemouth.

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

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Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2443+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Holyhead to Bournemouth - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, bus

There are 8 ways to get from Holyhead to Bournemouth by train, car, plane, bus, 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 Staffordtrain Holyhead - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h
£147–225
Drive 274.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to Bournemouthcar 274.8 mi
5h 42m
£69–99
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
6h 9m
£132–261
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain
8h 5m
£156–252
Train #2
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
9h 2m
£127–223
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
7h 47m
£121–326
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
10h 29m
£70–238
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
9h 40m
£193–407

Holyhead to Bournemouth by train

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Map of how to get from Holyhead to Bournemouth.

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Distance: 330.4 mi
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Bournemouth via Stafford in around 7h.

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