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How to get fromStranraer to Holyheadby train, bus, busferry, car ferry, car or ferry

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    4. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    9h 3m
    £63–199

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    4. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    11h 25m
    £56–119

  3. Bus and ferry, train, car ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollytrainIc / ...
    3. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    12h 34m

  4. Drive 318.6 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Holyheadcar318.6 mi
    5h 30m
    £78–113

  5. Bus and ferry, bus, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2busX1 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    12h 9m

Stranraer to Holyhead by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Holyhead via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Chester in around 9h 3m.

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