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Visiting Holyhead

Holyhead is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In Holyhead?

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FAQs About Holyhead

How Do I Get To Holyhead?

To get to Holyhead by car, take the A55 North Wales Expressway and follow signs towards Holyhead. From Bangor, take the A5 towards Holyhead and then join the A55. From Caernarfon, take the A487 and then the A4080 towards Holyhead.

To get to Holyhead by train, take the Virgin Trains service from London Euston to Holyhead, which runs several times a day. From other local landmarks, such as Bangor or Llandudno Junction, there are regular services to Holyhead on the North Wales Coast Line.

If you're travelling from Dublin, take the ferry from Dublin Port to Holyhead Port. From Manchester, Liverpool or Birmingham, there are direct train services to Holyhead.

If travelling by car, be aware of traffic peaks along the A55, especially during summertime. Make sure to check ferry schedules if crossing to Ireland.

What's The Nearest Airport To Holyhead?

The closest airport to Holyhead is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, which is approximately 83 miles away by car. To get to Holyhead from the airport, you can take the A55 expressway which will take you directly there. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liverpool South Parkway Station to Holyhead Station, which takes around 2 hours.

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