What is the cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Saint Bees?

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Saint Bees is to train and bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Holyhead to Saint Bees?

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Saint Bees is to train via Lancaster which takes 7h 35m and costs £45 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Saint Bees?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Saint Bees. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at St Bees via Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Saint Bees?

The distance between Holyhead and Saint Bees is 226 miles.

How do I travel from Holyhead to Saint Bees without a car?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Saint Bees without a car is to train via Lancaster which takes 7h 35m and costs £45 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Holyhead to Saint Bees?

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Holyhead to Saint Bees, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Saint Bees train from?

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

Where does the Holyhead to Saint Bees train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Holyhead to Saint Bees?

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Where can I stay near Saint Bees?

There are 530+ hotels available in Saint Bees.

Holyhead to Saint Bees - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Saint Bees by train, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Lancaster
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
4. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to St Beestrain
7h 35m
£46–105
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hood streetbus 1 / ...
3. Take the train from Preston to St Beestrain
10h 35m
£36–65
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Holyhead to Ferry Nabcar
2. Take the car ferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry
3. Drive from Far Sawrey to Saint Beescar
4h 18m
Train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to St Beestrain
7h 43m
£42–139

Holyhead to Saint Bees by train

61Weekly Trains

7h 35mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 224.7 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Saint Bees, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to St Bees via Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, Lancaster, and Barrow-in-Furness in around 7h 35m.

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