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

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There are 5 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
    9h 19m
    $160–421

  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 49m
    $152–511

  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 57m
    $227–557

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane LPL - KEF
    9h 31m
    $243–455

  5. Train, train to Newcastle, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane NCL - KEF
    12h 25m
    $198–550

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,875.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 19m

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 Komur / Arrivals, 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 Komur / Arrivals, then take the line 55 bus to Miðstöð.

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