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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Holyhead is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Holyhead is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Holyhead via Bournemouth and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Poole to Holyhead?

The distance between Poole and Holyhead is 338 miles. The road distance is 278 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Holyhead without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 8h 8m and costs £75 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Poole to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Holyhead train from?

Poole to Holyhead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Where does the Poole to Holyhead train arrive?

Poole to Holyhead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Poole to Holyhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Holyhead is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Poole to Holyhead.

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

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Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 943+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Poole to Holyhead - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Holyhead by train, car, or plane

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Train via Stafford
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain London Euston - Holyhead / ...
8h 8m
£79–306
Drive 276.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Holyheadcar 276.3 mi
5h 49m
£67–97
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain
7h 5m
£107–232
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain
9h 34m
£127–302
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain
8h 44m
£110–328

Poole to Holyhead by train

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Distance: 336.2 mi
Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Poole to Holyhead via Bournemouth and Stafford in around 8h 8m.

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