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How to get fromPortpatrick to Holyheadby train, ferry, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    10h 39m
    £49–186

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larneferry
    2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Grand Centraltrain0
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Zone 14bus785
    4. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    12h 43m
    £120–367

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
    15h 38m
    £54–115

  4. Drive 322.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portpatrick to Holyheadcar322.9 mi
    5h 38m
    £81–116

  5. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    4. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    11h 12m
    £76–196

Portpatrick to Holyhead by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration10h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from South Crescent to Holyhead via Cross, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Chester in around 10h 39m.

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