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Compare train for Chester to Holyhead
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Holyhead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Other travel options to Holyhead take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
Travel optionsfrom Chester to Holyhead
How to get from Chester to Holyhead by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chester to Holyhead is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:24 AM1h39Chester11:03 AMHolyhead$231One-way0 transfers
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9:24 AM1h39Chester11:03 AMHolyhead$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:24 AM1h39Chester11:03 AMHolyhead$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:24 AM1h48Chester10:12 AMHolyhead$271One-way0 transfers
9:29 AM1h57Chester11:26 AMHolyhead$271One-way0 transfers
10:24 AM1h58Chester12:22 PMHolyhead$371One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Holyhead take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Holyhead as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Holyhead station (HHD).
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Holyhead by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales.
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