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Compare train for Cardiff to Holyhead
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Holyhead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $56, and a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 140 miles (226 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$101 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Cardiff to Holyhead by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Holyhead is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1:30 PM6h10Cardiff7:40 PMHolyhead$1111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:30 PM6h10Cardiff7:40 PMHolyhead$1111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:45 AM5h19Cardiff3:04 PMHolyhead$1181One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:43 AM6h00Cardiff4:43 PMHolyhead$1121One-way0 transfers
- 10:47 AM5h56Cardiff4:43 PMHolyhead$1181One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to Holyhead
Travel to Holyhead easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Holyhead.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Holyhead as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Holyhead station (HHD).
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales to go to Holyhead by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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