Why go
- Port town in Isle of Anglesey, Wales.
- Served by Cae Mawr Tyddyn Hen.
History
Holyhead is a historic port town, and is the largest town and a community in the county of the Isle of Anglesey, Wales. Holyhead is on Holy Island, bounded by the Irish Sea to the north, and is separated from Anglesey island by the narrow Cymyran Strait.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Star1 Airlines V9 (J31) · 1 route: Cardiff
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Cae Mawr Tyddyn Hen; 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Irish Ferries, 0.1 mi); routes include Dublin - Holyhead (Irish Ferries), Ferry: Holyhead => Dublin (Irish Ferries), Ferry: Dublin => Holyhead (Irish Ferries).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Holyhead, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.