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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train Holyhead - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    5h 30m
    £63–134

  2. Drive 314.3 mi

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Brightoncar car 314.3 mi
    5h 54m
    £76–109

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain train
    7h 26m
    £120–316

  4. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    9h 47m
    £128–312

  5. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane DUB - LGW
    8h 2m
    £95–245

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    7h 37m
    £116–260

  7. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - LHR
    3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain train
    9h 29m
    £141–285

Holyhead to Brighton by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Brighton via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 30m.

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