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How to get fromDumfries to Holyheadby train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Dumfries to Holyhead by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
    5h 49m
    £95–166

  2. Drive 251.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Holyheadcar car 251.1 mi
    4h 17m
    £61–88

  3. Train, Steam train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 20m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clockbus bus 4X
    8h 44m
    £71–134

Dumfries to Holyhead by train

Calendar99Weekly Trains
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Holyhead via Carlisle and Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 49m.

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