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How to get fromBasingstoke to Holyheadby train, car, plane or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Basingstoke to Holyhead by train, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London WaterlootrainBasingstoke - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to HolyheadtrainLondon Euston - Holyhead
    6h 7m
    £89–146

  2. Drive 247.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Basingstoke to Holyheadcar247.9 mi
    5h 2m
    £62–89

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
    8h 1m
    £90–296

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
    7h 4m
    £86–275

  5. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain
    8h 55m
    £76–234

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Dublin Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLHR - DUB
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry
    9h 38m
    £126–272

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeSOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
    6h 57m
    £92–232

Basingstoke to Holyhead by train and subway

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Holyhead via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 6h 7m.

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