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How to get fromHolyhead to Isles of Scillyby train, plane, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Isles of Scilly 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 St Mary'S Airport (ISC)plane plane MAN - ISC
    6h 55m
    £90–261

  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 St Mary'S Airport (ISC)plane plane DUB - ISC
    9h 15m
    £49–199

  3. Train, train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to St Mary'S Airport (ISC)plane plane EXT - ISC
    9h 19m
    £183–493

Manchester Airport (MAN) to St Mary'S Airport (ISC) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holyhead to Isles of Scilly.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 428.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Isles of Scilly, England?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Isles of Scilly. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, then fly to St Mary'S Airport (ISC). Alternatively, you can take the train to Stafford, take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to St Davids Station, take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, then fly to St Mary'S Airport (ISC).

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