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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Cambridge is to train and bus via Deeside which costs £50 - £80 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Cambridge is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Cambridge via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Cambridge?

The distance between Holyhead and Cambridge is 320 miles. The road distance is 246.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Holyhead to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Cambridge train from?

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

Where does the Holyhead to Cambridge train arrive?

Holyhead to Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Cambridge is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Holyhead to Cambridge.

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

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Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 835+ hotels available in Cambridge.

Holyhead to Cambridge - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain Holyhead - London Euston
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
5h 7m
£59–135
Train via Shrewsbury
cheapest
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain
7h 34m
£38–192
Train, bus via Deeside
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shottontrain
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus
8h 41m
£52–77
Drive 245.3 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Cambridgecar 245.3 mi
4h 31m
£60–86
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, 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 King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
7h 14m
£98–302
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Smethwick Galton Bridgetrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Parksidebus 777
10h 12m
£44–180
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane DUB - STN
8h 22m
£92–231
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
8h 30m
£69–155

Holyhead to Cambridge by train and foot

35Weekly Services

5h 7mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 318.3 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Cambridge via London Euston and King's Cross in around 5h 7m.

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