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How to get fromHolyhead to Portpatrickby train, ferry, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Portpatrick by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
    10h 57m
    £61–196

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Europa Bus Centrebus
    3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Larne Harbourtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
    12h 40m
    £124–357

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain
    2. Take the train from Rhyl to Frodshamtrain
    3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus830
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus923
    15h 20m
    £71–113

  4. Drive 323 mi

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Portpatrickcar323 mi
    5h 39m
    £81–117

  5. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
    4. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
    11h 40m
    £77–216

Holyhead to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration10h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Post Office via Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 10h 57m.

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