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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Falkirk is to drive which costs £80 - £120 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Falkirk is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Falkirk High via Chester, Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Falkirk?

The distance between Holyhead and Falkirk is 343 miles. The road distance is 320.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs £45 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Holyhead to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Falkirk train from?

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

Where does the Holyhead to Falkirk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Holyhead to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Falkirk is 320 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Holyhead to Falkirk.

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

Book your Holyhead to Falkirk train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Falkirk?

There are 824+ hotels available in Falkirk.

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Holyhead to ChesterHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 51m
£45–182
Train, bus via Rhyl
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyl
2. Take the train from Rhyl to Frodsham
3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston StationX37
12h 15m
Drive 318.2 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Falkirk318.2 mi
5h 30m
£80–116
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - EDI
7h 53m
£109–228
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hood street1 / ...
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston StationX37
10h 9m
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
6h 49m
£115–196
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
6h 46m
£104–187
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
8h 51m
£122–242
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
8h 48m
£113–233

Holyhead to Falkirk by train and foot

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6h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 341 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Falkirk High via Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 51m.

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