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How to get fromZurich to Holyheadby train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, car ferry or ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Zurich to Holyhead by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Train via Strasbourg

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to MulhousetrainTgv
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to StrasbourgtrainTer / ...
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain83 / ...
    4. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntltrainEil
    5. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
    13h 53m
    £199–584

  2. Fly Zurich Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeZRH - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    8h 42m
    £65–194

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Zurich to Brussels-North Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Birminghambus
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
    26h 42m

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Zurich to Calais-Fréthuncar
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Holyheadcar
    14h 52m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrainIce / ...
    2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyontrainTgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntltrainEil
    4. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
    14h 15m
    £160–571

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Zurich to Calaiscar
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Holyheadcar
    15h 47m
    £227–332

  7. Fly Zurich Airport to Dublin Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeZRH - DUB
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    9h 33m
    £98–213

  8. Train to Basel, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
    2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeBSL - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
    4. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    9h 36m
    £70–220

  9. Fly Zurich Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeZRH - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
    8h 45m
    £108–273

  10. Fly Zurich Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)planeZRH - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
    9h 30m
    £155–414

  11. Fly Zurich Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeZRH - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
    9h 41m
    £144–340

  12. Fly Zurich Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeZRH - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
    10h 38m
    £122–357

Zurich to Holyhead by train and foot

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration13h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£199Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Holyhead via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 13h 53m.

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