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There are 6 ways to get from Holyhead to Scotland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Warrington

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    1. Take the train from Holyhead to ChestertrainHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow CentraltrainLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    6h 7m
    £32–169

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to ChestertrainHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus830
    8h 9m
    £43–74

  3. Drive 312.1 mi

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Glasgowcar312.1 mi
    5h 14m
    £76–110

  4. Train, fly to Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)planeMAN - ABZ
    7h
    £94–237

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to ChestertrainHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow CentraltrainLiverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central
    7h 30m
    £49–159

  6. Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)planeMAN - INV
    7h 29m
    £111–277

Holyhead to Scotland by train

Calendar149Weekly Trains
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Scotland?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Glasgow Central via Chester and Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 7m.

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