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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Dundee is to train and bus via Glasgow which costs £45 - £90 and takes 10h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Dundee is to drive which takes 6h 18m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Dundee?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Dundee via Chester, Warrington Bank Quay and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Dundee?

The distance between Holyhead and Dundee is 377 miles. The road distance is 367.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Dundee without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs £60 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Holyhead to Dundee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Dundee train from?

Holyhead to Dundee train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.

Where does the Holyhead to Dundee train arrive?

Holyhead to Dundee train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Dundee?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Dundee is 367 miles. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Holyhead to Dundee.

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

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Where can I stay near Dundee?

There are 791+ hotels available in Dundee.

Holyhead to Dundee - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Holyhead to Dundee by train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Dundee
8h 14m
£61–234
Train, bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgate
10h 11m
£48–89
Drive 365 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Dundee365 mi
6h 18m
£89–129
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundee
9h 5m
£115–246
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyl
2. Take the train from Rhyl to Manchester Oxford Road
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket
4. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Railway StationE1
9h 46m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundee
9h 23m
£100–246
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundee
7h 56m
£110–276
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
8h 15m
£98–295
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundee
8h 39m
£101–317

Holyhead to Dundee by train

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8h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 374.5 mi
Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Dundee, Scotland?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Dundee via Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, and Haymarket in around 8h 14m.

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