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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 57m
    £179–320

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Dover to Holyheadcar car
    7h 39m
    £92–170

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train London Euston - Holyhead
    9h 12m
    £104–186

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

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

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain train
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRU - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    9h 41m
    £151–370

  6. Bus, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus bus 700
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    12h 55m
    £95–197

Calais to Holyhead by train and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 490.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Holyhead via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 57m.

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