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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Kilmarnock is to train and bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Kilmarnock via Chester, Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Holyhead and Kilmarnock is 345 miles. The road distance is 310.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £40 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Holyhead to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Kilmarnock train from?

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

Where does the Holyhead to Kilmarnock train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Holyhead to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Kilmarnock is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Holyhead to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 512+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Holyhead to Kilmarnock 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 ChesterHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 19m
£41–182
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to ChesterHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
8h 53m
£47–83
Drive 309.1 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Kilmarnock309.1 mi
5h 27m
£76–109
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
8h 23m
£98–220
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
14h
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
8h 21m
£84–183
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
7h 19m
£92–250
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 Buchanan Bus Station
7h 41m
£98–259

Holyhead to Kilmarnock by train

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7h 19mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 343 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Kilmarnock via Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 19m.

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