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How to get fromDover to Holyheadby train, bus, car, plane or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Dover to Holyhead by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras IntltrainRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to HolyheadtrainLondon Euston - Holyhead
    6h 8m
    £83–162

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dover to Birminghambus
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus423 / ...
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    10h 16m
    £36–70

  3. Drive 344.1 mi

    1. Drive from Dover to Holyheadcar344.1 mi
    6h 4m
    £84–122

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLCY - DUB
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    9h 50m
    £133–342

  5. Bus, train via London

    1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to London Victoriabus814 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Newhall Stbus
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
    10h 31m
    £44–100

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
    8h 55m
    £104–333

Dover to Holyhead by train and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dover, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Holyhead via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 6h 8m.

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