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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Holyhead is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Holyhead is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Holyhead via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Holyhead?

The distance between Cambridge and Holyhead is 320 miles. The road distance is 246.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs £60 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Cambridge to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Holyhead train from?

Cambridge to Holyhead train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Where does the Cambridge to Holyhead train arrive?

Cambridge to Holyhead train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Holyhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Holyhead is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Cambridge to Holyhead.

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

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Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 943+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Cambridge to Holyhead - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Cambridge to Holyhead by train, car, plane, bus, or 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 Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain London Euston - Holyhead
5h 53m
£62–184
Train via Shrewsbury
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
7h 40m
£50–248
Drive 244.8 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Holyheadcar 244.8 mi
4h 30m
£59–86
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain
8h 16m
£117–351
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Huntingdon stationbus T1
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Warrington Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain
9h 34m
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
8h 27m
£70–153
Fly London Stansted Airport to Dublin Airport, ferry
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane STN - DUB
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry
8h 54m
£90–226

Cambridge to Holyhead by train and foot

38Weekly Services

5h 53mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 318.4 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Holyhead via King's Cross and London Euston in around 5h 53m.

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