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How to get fromHolyhead to Icelandby train, plane, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Iceland by train, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane MAN - KEF
    8h 53m
    $186–486

  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 Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane DUB - KEF
    9h 29m
    $161–512

  3. 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 Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane BHX - KEF
    9h 43m
    $242–623

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,875.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Iceland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Iceland. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport (KEF), walk to KEF - Airport, then take the line 55 bus to Miðstöð. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport (KEF), walk to KEF - Airport, then take the line 55 bus to Miðstöð.

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