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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Holyhead is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Holyhead is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Holyhead via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Colchester to Holyhead?

The distance between Colchester and Holyhead is 318 miles. The road distance is 293.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £70 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Colchester to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Holyhead train from?

Colchester to Holyhead train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Where does the Colchester to Holyhead train arrive?

Colchester to Holyhead train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Holyhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Holyhead is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Colchester to Holyhead.

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

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Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 915+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Colchester to Holyhead - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Colchester 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 Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain London Euston - Holyhead
5h 52m
£70–217
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
9h 56m
£52–173
Drive 292.2 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Holyheadcar 292.2 mi
5h 37m
£72–104
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain
7h 57m
£101–359
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Warrington Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain
10h
£77–177
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
9h 17m
£76–192
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, ferry
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane STN - DUB
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry
9h 27m
£96–242
Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LCY - DUB
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry
9h 29m
£148–371

Colchester to Holyhead by train, foot, and subway

38Weekly Services

5h 52mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 316.6 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Holyhead via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 52m.

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