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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Inverness is to train and bus via Manchester which costs £45 - £130 and takes 12h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 7h 17m and costs £110 - £280.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Inverness via Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Queen Street and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Inverness?

The distance between Holyhead and Inverness is 501 miles. The road distance is 465.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Inverness without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 11h 5m and costs £45 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Holyhead to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Inverness train from?

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

Where does the Holyhead to Inverness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Holyhead to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Inverness is 465 miles. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Holyhead to Inverness.

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1210+ hotels available in Inverness.

Holyhead to Inverness - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Holyhead to Inverness 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 Glasgow
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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 Queen Street to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
11h 5m
£47–235
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 Union StreetE8
11h 48m
Drive 462.6 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Inverness462.6 mi
7h 57m
£113–163
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
7h 17m
£111–280
Train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Inverness
12h 5m
£91–145
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoria
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3M10
12h 8m
£48–122
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
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
9h 35m
£110–285
Ferry, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BHD - INV
9h 48m
£160–339
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 Airport to Leonard Street
5. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
10h 19m
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
9h 27m
£135–397

Holyhead to Inverness by train and foot

89Weekly Services

11h 5mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 498.1 mi
Duration: 11h 5m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Inverness via Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 11h 5m.

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