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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 an average ticket price of €66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €66, while a train costs an average of €66.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€66 Average price Cheapest | €128 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 5h 11m 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 |
The journey is about 31m faster (5h 11m by train vs 5h 42m by car) and roughly €63 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€66 vs €128). 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 Holyhead to Edinburgh
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.
- 10:15 AM6h05Holyhead4:20 PMEdinburgh€751One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:15 AM6h05Holyhead4:20 PMEdinburgh€751One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:00 AM5h20Holyhead4:20 PMEdinburgh€1421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:15 AM6h05Holyhead3:20 PMEdinburgh€851One-way0 transfers
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- 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 to go to Edinburgh by train.
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