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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Holyhead Port is to bus and train which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h 47m.

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

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

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Holyhead Port?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Holyhead Port. 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 Port?

The distance between Edinburgh and Holyhead Port is 321 miles. The road distance is 312.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Holyhead Port without a car is to train via Chester which takes 5h 57m and costs £40 - £130.

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

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Holyhead Port train from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Holyhead Port train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Holyhead Port?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Holyhead Port?

There are 904+ hotels available in Holyhead Port.

Edinburgh to Holyhead Port - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Holyhead Port by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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Train via Chester
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank QuayEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Chester to HolyheadCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 57m
£44–125
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chester
4. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
9h 47m
£43–106
Drive 310.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Holyhead Port310.4 mi
5h 32m
£76–110
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
7h 54m
£80–238
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford RoadEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to HolyheadManchester Oxford Road - Holyhead / ...
6h 53m
£52–176
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry
8h 48m
£100–220
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stafford
3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyhead
7h 30m
£90–260
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stafford
4. Take the train from Stafford to Holyhead
8h 13m
£98–320

Edinburgh to Holyhead Port 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 Port, 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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