Rome2Rio

How to get fromHolyhead to Aberdeenby train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

Find Transport to Aberdeen

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Holyhead to Aberdeen 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.

  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    9h 22m
    £156–300

  2. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane DUB - ABZ
    7h 53m
    £62–213

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 9m
    £89–155

  4. Drive 428.8 mi

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Aberdeencar car 428.8 mi
    7h 28m
    £106–153

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    6h 7m
    £128–299

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain train
    2. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
    4. Take the train from Preston to Aberdeentrain train
    11h 56m
    £153–261

  7. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    6h 45m
    £132–322

Holyhead to Aberdeen by train

Calendar48Weekly Trains
Duration9h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£156Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holyhead to Aberdeen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 447.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Aberdeen via Warrington Bank Quay and Edinburgh Waverley in around 9h 22m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers