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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Madrid to Holyhead

Composite routes from Madrid to Holyhead

Cheapest
24 h 16 min
Car
1869 km.
from $102
Other
9 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
1435 km.
from $144.37
18 h 47 min
1432 km.
from $833.17
8 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
1435 km.
from $167.63
9 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
1435 km.
from $184.04
9 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
1435 km.
from $237.85
10 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
1435 km.
from $351.43
10 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
1435 km.
from $317.41
10 h 30 min
Bus, Plane
1435 km.
from $317.74

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$632.89
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$531.63
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$468.34
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$594.92

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.57–$417.71
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$392.39
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.49–$417.71
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$151.89
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.24–$367.08

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$556.94

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$632.89
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$531.63
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$481.00
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$594.92

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$531.63

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$544.28
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$493.65

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$49.37–$240.50
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$367.08

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$531.63
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$481.00
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$594.92

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$632.89
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$1,392.36

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$58.23–$82.28
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.77–$58.23

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.76–$88.60

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris
Ave. Duration:
6h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$189.87–$316.44

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Paris Nord to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Email:
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$94.93

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$329.10
Train from Chester to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$88.60
Train from Crewe to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$164.55
Train from Birmingham International to Stafford
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$94.93
Train from Stafford to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$69.62–$189.87

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

Gatwick Express

Phone:
+44 345 850 1530
Website:
gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$240.50
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Newport
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$189.87

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to Stafford
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$69.62

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$50.63–$82.28
Train from Chester to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.77–$63.29
Train from Crewe to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$51.90–$82.28
Train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
4h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$113.92–$177.21
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
4h 31m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$107.59–$177.21

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Santander
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$58.23

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
16h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
15h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$75.95–$113.92

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
16h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$126.58

Other operators

Brittany Ferries

Phone:
+353 21 427 7801
Email:
Website:
brittanyferries.ie/
Other from Santander to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$886.04
Other from Santander to Portsmouth
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$107.59–$759.47

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$48.10–$58.23

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Holyhead?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Holyhead is to fly and ferry which costs $86.96 - $228.26 and takes 9h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Holyhead?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Holyhead is to fly and train which takes 8h 39m and costs $97.83 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arriving at Holyhead via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 47m.

How far is it from Madrid to Holyhead?

The distance between Madrid and Holyhead is 1580 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to Holyhead without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 18h 47m and costs $402.17 - $869.57 .

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Holyhead?

It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Madrid to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Holyhead train from?

Madrid to Holyhead train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.

What is the time difference between Madrid and Holyhead?

Holyhead is 1h behind Madrid. It is currently 10:08 in Madrid and 09:08 in Holyhead.

Where does the Madrid to Holyhead train arrive?

Madrid to Holyhead train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

How do I get a train ticket from Madrid to Holyhead?

Book your Madrid to Holyhead train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 856+ hotels available in Holyhead. Prices start at $61.32 per night.
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