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

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There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Reykjavík by ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly

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    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 45m
    $188–541

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    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 10m
    $213–538

  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 59m
    $259–653

  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
    10h 56m
    $194–537

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,669.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Reykjavík, Iceland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Reykjavík. However, 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 Reykjavik Keflavik Nas Airport, then take the shuttle to Reykjavík. Alternatively, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport (KEF), walk to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas Airport, then take the shuttle to Reykjavík.

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