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Compare train for Edinburgh to Holyhead
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Holyhead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $124 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $124, while a train costs an average of $124.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$124 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Edinburgh to Holyhead
Compare the available ways to get from Edinburgh to Holyhead, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 34m faster (5h 20m by train vs 5h 54m by car) and roughly $30 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($124 vs $153). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Holyhead
How to get from Edinburgh to Holyhead by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Holyhead is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W33933+
G384098:52 AM 5h48 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 2:40 PM Holyhead station (HHD) $74 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- W33933+G38409
8:52 AM 5h48 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 2:40 PM Holyhead station (HHD) $74 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- W33933+G38409
8:52 AM 5h48 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 2:40 PM Holyhead station (HHD) $74 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- W34060+G38415
10:52 AM 5h56 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 4:48 PM Holyhead station (HHD) $74 1 One-way 1 transfer 
W84912+G3838912:12 PM 6h28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 6:40 PM Holyhead station (HHD) $111 1 One-way 1 transfer- W34124+G38389
12:52 PM 5h48 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 6:40 PM Holyhead station (HHD) $119 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Holyhead as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Holyhead station (HHD).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales to go to Holyhead by train.
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