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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Holyhead is to bus and train via Birmingham which costs £30 - £110 and takes 15h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Holyhead is to car ferry and drive which takes 7h 36m and costs £110 - £170.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Holyhead via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Calais to Holyhead?

The distance between Calais and Holyhead is 494 miles.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs £110 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Calais to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Holyhead train from?

Calais to Holyhead train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Holyhead?

Holyhead is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 11:42 AM in Calais and 10:42 AM in Holyhead.

Where does the Calais to Holyhead train arrive?

Calais to Holyhead train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

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

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Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 917+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Calais to Holyhead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Holyhead by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car train, car, or car ferry

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 Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Holyhead
8h 40m
£112–462
Bus, train via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Station400 / ...
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
15h 44m
£34–107
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to HolyheadLondon Euston - Holyhead
8h 59m
£69–170
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Holyhead
6h 45m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Holyhead
7h 36m
£117–167

Calais to Holyhead by train, subway, and foot

42Weekly Services

8h 40mAverage Duration

£112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 491.2 mi
Duration: 8h 40m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Holyhead via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 40m.

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