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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Port of Holyhead is to train which costs £85 - £140 and takes 11h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Port of Holyhead is to fly and train which takes 7h 28m and costs £100 - £300.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Port of Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Port of 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 28m.

How far is it from Inverness to Port of Holyhead?

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

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Port of Holyhead without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 10h 28m and costs £60 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from Inverness to Port of Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Port of Holyhead train from?

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

Where does the Inverness to Port of Holyhead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to Port of Holyhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Port of Holyhead is 465 miles. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Inverness to Port of Holyhead.

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

Book your Inverness to Port of Holyhead train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Port of Holyhead?

There are 921+ hotels available in Port of Holyhead.

Inverness to Port of Holyhead - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Inverness to Port of 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 28m
£63–229
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
4. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
14h 55m
Drive 462.6 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Port of Holyhead462.6 mi
7h 58m
£117–169
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 Manchester Airport to Chester
3. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
7h 28m
£107–293
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to CreweInverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Crewe to HolyheadLondon Euston - Holyhead / ...
11h 38m
£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 16m
£100–200
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
4. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
10h 1m
£102–275
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stafford
4. Take the train from Stafford to Holyhead
10h 17m
£148–403

Inverness to Port of Holyhead by train and foot

40Weekly Services

10h 28mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 498.3 mi
Duration: 10h 28m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Port of Holyhead via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Chester, and Holyhead in around 10h 28m.

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