There are 6 ways to get from Watford to Holyhead by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
4h 49m£87–301Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 551 / ...
- Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
9h 27m£60–143Drive 248.1 mi
- Drive from Watford to Holyheadcar 248.1 mi
4h 32m£61–88Fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain
7h 1m£103–268Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
6h 19m£97–201Fly to Dublin Airport, ferry
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LHR - DUB
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry
9h 5m£110–233
Watford to Holyhead by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Holyhead is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Holyhead is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Holyhead via Milton Keynes Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Watford and Holyhead is 246 miles. The road distance is 249.5 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £85 - £310.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Watford to Holyhead, including transfers.
Watford to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Holyhead is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Watford to Holyhead.
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What companies run services between Watford, England and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Holyhead via Milton Keynes Central and Crewe in around 4h 49m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–170
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–140
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–140
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–65
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £12–17
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £40–65
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £40–60
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £80–120
Train from Crewe to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £35–55
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £80–120
Train from Chester to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–100
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £30–45
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £70–100
Train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–110
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £35–50
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £75–110
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–60
Train from Chester to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £30–50
Train from Manchester Airport to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £50–75
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £16–24
Train from Shrewsbury to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £45–70
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
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