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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras IntltrainBrighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to HolyheadtrainLondon Euston - Holyhead
    6h 21m
    £70–134

  2. Drive 313.5 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to Holyheadcar313.5 mi
    5h 49m
    £78–113

  3. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)planeLGW - LPL
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    8h 42m
    £84–208

  4. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain
    10h 34m
    £72–474

  5. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Dublin Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLGW - DUB
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    8h 47m
    £77–211

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
    8h 48m
    £105–345

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

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeSOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
    8h 40m
    £109–260

Brighton to Holyhead by train and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Brighton, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Brighton to Holyhead via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 6h 21m.

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