There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Dumfries by train or car
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Train via Carlisle
best- Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
5h 40m£88–142Drive 251.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Holyhead to Dumfriescar 251.2 mi
4h 19m£63–91Train
- Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 58m£83–142
Holyhead to Dumfries by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Dumfries is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Dumfries is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Dumfries via Warrington Bank Quay and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Holyhead and Dumfries is 253 miles. The road distance is 252.7 miles.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Dumfries without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 5h 40m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Holyhead to Dumfries, including transfers.
Holyhead to Dumfries train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Dumfries train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Dumfries is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Holyhead to Dumfries.
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What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Dumfries, Scotland?
You can take a train from Holyhead to Dumfries via Warrington Bank Quay and Carlisle in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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