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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Bournemouth is to train and bus which costs £35 - £130 and takes 10h 27m.

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 40m 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 9m.

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 9m and costs £130 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m 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 40m 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 2411+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Holyhead to Bournemouth 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 StaffordHolyhead - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to BournemouthManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 9m
£134–393
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Central Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station035 / ...
10h 27m
£36–123
Drive 274.8 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Bournemouth274.8 mi
5h 40m
£67–97
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton 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 Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouth
6h 49m
£95–227
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Holyhead to WolverhamptonHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to BournemouthManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 14m
£79–302
Train #2
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to SalisburyCardiff Central - Fareham / ...
9h 46m
£132–168
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)DUB - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouth
8h 33m
£120–300
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow 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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
5. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouth
9h 12m
£114–334

Holyhead to Bournemouth by train

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7h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 330.4 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Bournemouth via Stafford in around 7h 9m.

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