What is the cheapest way to get from Brest to Holyhead?

The cheapest way to get from Brest to Holyhead is to drive and car ferry which costs £110 - £480 and takes 13h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brest to Holyhead?

The fastest way to get from Brest to Holyhead is to fly and train which takes 10h 52m and costs £75 - £350.

Is there a direct train between Brest and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Brest to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Holyhead via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

How far is it from Brest to Holyhead?

The distance between Brest and Holyhead is 927 miles.

How do I travel from Brest to Holyhead without a car?

The best way to get from Brest to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 12h 27m and costs £150 - £480.

How long does it take to get from Brest to Holyhead?

It takes approximately 12h 27m to get from Brest to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brest to Holyhead train from?

Brest to Holyhead train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brest station.

What is the time difference between Brest and Holyhead?

Holyhead is 1h behind Brest. It is currently 5:22 AM in Brest and 4:22 AM in Holyhead.

Where does the Brest to Holyhead train arrive?

Brest to Holyhead train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

How do I get a train ticket from Brest to Holyhead?

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Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 916+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Brest to Holyhead - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Brest to Holyhead by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, car ferry, ferry, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Holyhead
12h 27m
£159–475
Fly to Liverpool, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Liverpool (LPL)BES - LPL
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
10h 52m
£78–346
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Brest to RennesTgv
2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Le Havre - Bus Station
3. Take the car ferry from Le Havre to Portsmouth International Port
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)
5. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyhead
30h 6m
£161–443
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Brest to RennesTgv
2. Take the train from Rennes to LisonC12
3. Take the train from Lison to CherbourgK2+ / ...
4. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Dublin Ferryport B+I
5. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
32h 28m
£176–325
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Brest to Port de Roscoff
2. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouth
3. Drive from Plymouth to Holyhead
13h 34m
£111–473
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brest to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Holyhead
13h 24m
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BES - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
11h 2m
£133–340
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BES - MAN
2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
11h 54m
£124–266

Brest to Holyhead by train, foot, and subway

42Weekly Services

12h 27mAverage Duration

£159Cheapest Price

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Distance: 921.8 mi
Duration: 12h 27m

What companies run services between Brest, France and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Brest to Holyhead via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 12h 27m.

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