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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Basingstoke is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 5h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Basingstoke is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Basingstoke via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Basingstoke?

The distance between Holyhead and Basingstoke is 272 miles. The road distance is 250.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Basingstoke without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 6h 3m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Holyhead to Basingstoke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Basingstoke train from?

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

Where does the Holyhead to Basingstoke train arrive?

Holyhead to Basingstoke train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Basingstoke?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Basingstoke is 251 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Holyhead to Basingstoke.

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

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Where can I stay near Basingstoke?

There are 858+ hotels available in Basingstoke.

Holyhead to Basingstoke - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Basingstoke by train, car, plane, or ferry

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Train via Stafford
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain Holyhead - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 3m
£104–163
Drive 249.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to Basingstokecar 249.2 mi
5h 1m
£62–89
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 32m
£131–414
Train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Basingstoketrain
8h 14m
£117–204
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly, train
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUB - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
8h 38m
£100–311

Holyhead to Basingstoke by train

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Distance: 270.5 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Basingstoke, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Basingstoke via Stafford in around 6h 3m.

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