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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Holyhead is to train via Chester which costs £35 - £170 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Holyhead is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Holyhead via Warrington Bank Quay and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Holyhead?

The distance between Edinburgh and Holyhead is 321 miles. The road distance is 311.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Holyhead without a car is to train via Chester which takes 5h 57m and costs £35 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Edinburgh to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Holyhead train from?

Edinburgh to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Holyhead train arrive?

Edinburgh to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Holyhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Holyhead is 312 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Edinburgh to Holyhead.

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

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Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 915+ hotels available in Holyhead.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Holyhead by train, car, plane, or ferry

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Train via Chester
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 57m
£37–161
Drive 309.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Holyheadcar 309.9 mi
5h 32m
£76–110
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
8h 18m
£82–258
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain Manchester Oxford Road - Holyhead / ...
6h 53m
£52–176
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry
8h 44m
£98–218
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain
7h 28m
£88–260
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain
8h 17m
£91–315

Edinburgh to Holyhead by train

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5h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 318.9 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Holyhead via Warrington Bank Quay and Chester in around 5h 57m.

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