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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Holyhead is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Holyhead is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Holyhead via Carlisle and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Holyhead?

The distance between Dumfries and Holyhead is 253 miles. The road distance is 252.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Holyhead without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 5h 56m and costs £35 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Dumfries to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Holyhead train from?

Dumfries to Holyhead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.

Where does the Dumfries to Holyhead train arrive?

Dumfries to Holyhead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Holyhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Holyhead is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Dumfries to Holyhead.

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

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Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 915+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Dumfries to Holyhead - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain
5h 56m
£35–153
Drive 251.1 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Holyheadcar 251.1 mi
4h 17m
£62–89
Train
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
7h 18m
£72–129
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Llandudno Junctiontrain
4. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clockbus 4X
8h 37m
£47–179

Dumfries to Holyhead by train

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5h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 251.4 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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 56m.

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