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There are 15 ways to get from Athens to Holyhead by plane, train, bus, car, car train, ferry, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Liverpool, train

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Liverpool (LPL)planeATH - LPL
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    13h 19m
    £114–242

  2. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeATH - MAN
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
    11h 21m
    £81–323

  3. Bus, train via Strasbourg

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Strasbourgbus
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain83 / ...
    4. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntltrainEil
    5. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
    41h 17m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikitrainIc
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Pristinabus
    3. Take the bus from Pristina to Würzburgbus
    4. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
    5. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
    6. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
    45h

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Athens to Calais-Fréthuncar
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Holyheadcar
    34h 20m

  6. Fly to Dublin Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeATH - DUB
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    12h 9m
    £117–234

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeATH - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain
    11h 30m
    £100–247

  8. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeATH - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
    12h 15m
    £146–351

  9. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeATH - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
    12h 17m
    £118–301

  10. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeATH - STN
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
    12h 11m
    £126–329

  11. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeATH - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
    12h 20m
    £125–347

  12. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Bounds Green Road Londonbus
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
    2d 3h

  13. Bus, train via Budapest

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus
    2. Take the bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to London Victoriabus
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
    2d 7h
    £127–214

  14. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
    2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Birminghambus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus423 / ...
    4. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    2d 13h
    £146–188

  15. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Athens to Calaiscar
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Holyheadcar
    35h 21m
    £566–828

Athens to Holyhead by bus, foot, tram, subway, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket£127Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Holyhead, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Holyhead. However, you can take the subway to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take the bus to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the train to Chester, then take the train to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Holyhead via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, Tirana, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 41h 17m.

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