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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Dover is to drive which costs £80 - £130 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Dover is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £120 - £240.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Dover. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Dover?

The distance between Holyhead and Dover is 342 miles. The road distance is 346.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Dover without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Holyhead to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Dover train from?

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

Where does the Holyhead to Dover train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Holyhead to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Dover is 347 miles. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Holyhead to Dover.

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

Book your Holyhead to Dover train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1145+ hotels available in Dover.

Holyhead to Dover - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Holyhead to Dover 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 London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
5h 47m
£127–233
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUB - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
10h 2m
£84–292
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 409
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Pencester Roadbus 007
13h 59m
£96–203
Drive 344.6 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Dovercar 344.6 mi
6h 8m
£85–122
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 London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
7h 56m
£160–419
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
8h 40m
£189–395

Holyhead to Dover by train and foot

35Weekly Services

5h 47mAverage Duration

£127Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 339.5 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Dover Priory via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 47m.

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