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How to get fromReykjavík to Holyheadby plane, train, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KEF - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    9h 31m
    £154–399

  2. Fly to Dublin Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane KEF - DUB
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry
    10h 31m
    £135–394

  3. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane KEF - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    10h 24m
    £190–484

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane KEF - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train
    11h 35m
    £232–572

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,193.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Reykjavík to Holyhead. However, you can take the shuttle to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas Airport, walk to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas Airport, walk to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 784 bus to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry.

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