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How to get fromCalais to Holyheadby train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, train, car train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Holyhead by train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, train, car train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 41m
    £169–300

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Dover to Holyheadcar car
    7h 39m
    £99–184

  3. Car ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train
    10h 15m
    £119–235

  4. Car ferry, bus, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 400 / ...
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    13h 47m
    £113–242

  5. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Folkestone to Holyheadcar car
    6h 48m
    £198–239

  6. Train, bus, fly

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Amienstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Aéroportbus bus
    3. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BVA - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    11h 32m
    £100–311

Calais to Holyhead by train and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration8h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 494.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Holyhead via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 41m.

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