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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Holyhead is to train which costs £85 - £140 and takes 11h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Holyhead is to fly and train which takes 7h 37m and costs £110 - £300.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Holyhead via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Inverness to Holyhead?

The distance between Inverness and Holyhead is 501 miles. The road distance is 465.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Holyhead without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 10h 20m and costs £60 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 10h 20m to get from Inverness to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Holyhead train from?

Inverness to Holyhead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Where does the Inverness to Holyhead train arrive?

Inverness to Holyhead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Holyhead?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 916+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Inverness to Holyhead - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Inverness to Holyhead by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
3. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
10h 20m
£61–229
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
3. Take the train from Preston to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
12h 12m
Drive 462.5 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Holyhead462.5 mi
7h 57m
£115–166
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
7h 37m
£113–292
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to CreweInverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Crewe to HolyheadLondon Euston - Holyhead / ...
11h 28m
£88–136
Bus, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh Bus Station
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newton-le-Willows
3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Holyhead
13h 8m
£100–200
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Inverurie
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
9h 57m
£141–336
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Inverurie
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
10h 9m
£132–272
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
5. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
10h 39m
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
9h 22m
£93–349
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Liverpool (LPL)INV - LPL
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
9h 35m
£87–401

Inverness to Holyhead by train and foot

40Weekly Services

10h 20mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 498.1 mi
Duration: 10h 20m

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You can take a train from Inverness to Holyhead via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Chester in around 10h 20m.

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