There are 6 ways to get from Stansted to Holyhead by train, car, plane, bus, or ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain London Euston - Holyhead
5h 40m£144–212Drive 289.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stansted to Holyheadcar 289.1 mi
5h 40m£72–104Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain
8h 22m£128–340Train, bus
- Take the train from Meopham to London Victoriatrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
10h 29m£84–159Fly London City Airport to Dublin Airport, ferry
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LCY - DUB
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry
10h 3m£110–309Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, ferry
- Take the train from Meopham to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry
10h 52m£78–248
Stansted to Holyhead by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Holyhead is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Stansted to Holyhead is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct train from Stansted to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Ebbsfleet International and arriving at Holyhead via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Stansted and Holyhead is 296 miles. The road distance is 290.8 miles.
The best way to get from Stansted to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £140 - £220.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Stansted to Holyhead, including transfers.
Stansted to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
Stansted to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Holyhead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to Holyhead is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Stansted to Holyhead.
There are 939+ hotels available in Holyhead.
What companies run services between Stansted, England and Holyhead, Wales?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Holyhead 5 times a day. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h 52m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £23–140
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from London City Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–190
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from London Euston to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £90–140
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Airport to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Meopham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Meopham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- Gatwick Express
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Gatwick Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- Stena Line
Ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Stena Line
Ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Stena Line
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