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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Stansted is to train and bus which costs £35 - £110 and takes 11h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Stansted is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs £70 - £110.

How far is it from Holyhead to Stansted?

The distance between Holyhead and Stansted is 304 miles. The road distance is 291.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Holyhead to Stansted, including transfers.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Stansted is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Holyhead to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 2236+ hotels available in Stansted.

Holyhead to Stansted - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Stansted 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 London Eustontrain Holyhead - London Euston
6h 22m
£55–137
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 423 / ...
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
11h 46m
£38–110
Drive 289.8 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Stanstedcar 289.8 mi
5h 38m
£70–101
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
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 train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
8h 27m
£109–305
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane DUB - LCY
9h 57m
£146–319

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

59Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 302 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Holyhead to London Euston 5 times a day. Tickets cost £45–120 and the journey takes 3h 47m.

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