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Compare train for Holyhead to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Holyhead to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$119 Average price Cheapest | $159 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m 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 Holyhead to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Holyhead to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 12:48 PM5h33Holyhead6:21 PMEdinburgh$561One-way0 transfers
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- 12:48 PM5h33Holyhead6:21 PMEdinburgh$561One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:48 PM5h33Holyhead6:21 PMEdinburgh$561One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:38 AM5h40Holyhead4:18 PMEdinburgh$671One-way0 transfers
9:25 AM6h11Holyhead3:36 PMEdinburgh$1351One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Holyhead to Edinburgh
Travel to Edinburgh 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 Holyhead to Edinburgh.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Holyhead and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Holyhead station (HHD) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales to go to Edinburgh by train.
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