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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 $122 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 $122, while a train costs an average of $122.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$122 Average price Cheapest | $154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 5h 20m 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 |
Compare ways to travel from Holyhead to Edinburgh
Compare the available ways to get from Holyhead to Edinburgh, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 22m faster (5h 20m by train vs 5h 42m by car) and roughly $32 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($122 vs $154). 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.
- W34281 · W34290
12:48 PM 5h32 Holyhead station (HHD) 6:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- W34281 · W34290
12:48 PM 5h32 Holyhead station (HHD) 6:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- W33941+
G385189:05 AM 5h14 Holyhead station (HHD) 2:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $134 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- W34140 · W34289
2:48 PM 5h36 Holyhead station (HHD) 8:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $47 1 One-way 1 transfer - G38527+W34290
1:02 PM 5h18 Holyhead station (HHD) 6:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $74 1 One-way 1 transfer - G38535+W34291
5:00 PM 5h21 Holyhead station (HHD) 10:21 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) $74 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 7 trains 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 to go to Edinburgh by train.
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