Port of Holyhead
Land Transport and Travel To and From Port Holyhead
(Holyhead, Gwynedd, Wales, UK)
Land transportation options to and from Holyhead are plentiful, with both public and private services on offer. Car owners will find the route through to Anglesey uncomplicated, while the most convenient alternative for those travelling long distances is to arrive by train.
Once in Anglesey, there are a variety of public bus services that connect with Holyhead.
Travel by Bus and Shuttles
National Express provides coach services from various UK cities to Anglesey, from where a variety of bus routes serve Holyhead. Bus numbers 4, 4X, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 61, 861,871 and 880 run between Holyhead and various parts of Anglesey. Call: +44 870 608 2 608 for more details.
Car Hire and Road Travel
Access to Anglesey from North Wales is provided by the A55 and the A5 from the south. Once in Anglesey, follow signs for Holy Island, then for Holyhead and the ferry port.
Car hire companies can be found in Holyhead and Anglesey. Booking a rental car on arrival in the town is a perfectly acceptable option; however, booking ahead online is preferable in terms of securing cheaper rates and the vehicle of your choice.
Trains and Rail Travel
There are comprehensive rail services between Holyhead and various parts of the UK including regular services from London, with a journey time of 4 hours. Rail services are carefully planned so as to be as convenient as possible for those departing on ferry crossings.
Car Parking
There are facilities available for both short-term and long-term parking at Holyhead ferry port. Parking is free of charge at the short-term and park and ride facilities. Disabled persons' parking spaces are also available.
Travel by Taxis
Taxis are available from outside the ferry terminal or can be booked from private hire firms such as Alphacab (+44 1407 765000), Anglesey Taxis (+44 1407 810324) and Benji's Taxis (+44 1407 741419).
