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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Shotton is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Shotton is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Shotton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Holyhead and arriving at Shotton. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Shotton?

The distance between Holyhead and Shotton is 77 miles. The road distance is 77 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Shotton without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £30 - £45.

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

The train from Holyhead to Shotton takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Shotton train from?

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

Where does the Holyhead to Shotton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Holyhead to Shotton?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Shotton is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Holyhead to Shotton.

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

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Where can I stay near Shotton?

There are 2343+ hotels available in Shotton.

Holyhead to Shotton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 11 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Shotton by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Shottontrain Holyhead - Chester / ...
1h 40m
£30–45
Drive 76.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to Shottoncar 76.6 mi
1h 21m
£19–27
Train, bus, line 11 bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain
2. Take the bus from Rhyl Bus Station Stand C to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3bus 11M / ...
3. Take the bus from Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 to Ash Grovebus 11
3h 20m
£21–43
Train via Llandudno
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Llandudno Junctiontrain Holyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Shottontrain Llandudno - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2h 19m
£26–39

Holyhead to Shotton by train

37Weekly Trains

1h 40mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 76.5 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Shotton, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Holyhead to Shotton 5 times a day. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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