Despite feeling wonderfully remote once you are here, Anglesey is surprisingly well connected. The A55 dual carriageway runs right across the island, and rail services connect Holyhead to London and the rest of the UK. Once you cross one of the bridges spanning the Menai Strait, the pace of life slows immediately – but getting here is straightforward.
By Car
The motorway network and the A55 along the North Wales coast offer dual carriageway access right across the island. If you are travelling from the south, the A5 through the mountains of Snowdonia is a spectacular alternative. Trearddur Bay is just off Junction 2 of the A55, making it one of the easiest destinations on Anglesey to reach.
Typical drive times to Trearddur Bay:
- Manchester: approximately 2 hours 15 minutes
- Liverpool: approximately 1 hour 45 minutes
- Birmingham: approximately 3 hours
- London: approximately 4 hours 30 minutes
- Chester: approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
By Train
Bangor and Holyhead are on the main rail route to Ireland, with connections and services from most parts of the UK. Holyhead station is just 3 miles from Trearddur Bay. Avanti West Coast operates direct services from London Euston to Holyhead, and Transport for Wales connects through the North Wales coast from Chester and Crewe.
By Sea
Holyhead is the gateway to Ireland. Stena Line and Irish Ferries operate regular services to Dublin and Dun Laoghaire, with both fast and cruise ferry options available. If you are travelling from Ireland, you could be in your holiday property within 15 minutes of stepping off the ferry.
By Air
Manchester Airport is the nearest major international airport, offering easy access to North Wales from most parts of Europe, the USA and beyond. From Manchester, it is approximately 2 hours to Trearddur Bay by car. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is also well positioned, about 1 hour 45 minutes away.
Getting Around the Island
Anglesey is best experienced by car. If you do not have a car, Hertz operate a car hire depot in Holyhead, only 3 miles from Trearddur Bay. Contact them on 01407 761 800.
If you prefer not to drive, Anglesey is supported by a good network of public bus services covering most of the island. Download the Traveline Cymru app for up-to-the-minute local bus timetable information, or visit their website for full details of all bus services the island has to offer.
Many of the best beaches, restaurants and attractions on Anglesey are also accessible via the 125-mile Anglesey Coastal Path, which passes close to several of our properties.
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