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There are 7 ways to get from Holyhead to Folkestone by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to London EustontrainHolyhead - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone CentraltrainSt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
    5h 32m
    £71–159

  2. Train, bus via Chester

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus007
    12h 22m
    £37–99

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham New StreettrainHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham to DoverbusMichalovce
    10h 45m
    £53–117

  4. Drive 339.1 mi

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Folkestonecar339.1 mi
    5h 58m
    £83–120

  5. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
    8h 31m
    £100–316

  6. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)planeDUB - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
    9h 8m
    £153–364

  7. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeDUB - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
    9h 40m
    £123–317

Holyhead to Folkestone by train and foot

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Folkestone Central via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 32m.

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