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Compare train for Holyhead to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Holyhead to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €101 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €101, while a train costs an average of €101.
Distance: 177 miles (286 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€101 Average price Cheapest | €130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from Holyhead to Glasgow, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 1m faster (5h 9m by train vs 5h 10m by car) and roughly €29 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€101 vs €130). 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.
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How to get from Holyhead to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Holyhead to Glasgow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:38 AM 6h23 Holyhead 5:01 PM Glasgow €59 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:38 AM 6h23 Holyhead 5:01 PM Glasgow €59 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:38 AM 6h23 Holyhead 5:01 PM Glasgow €59 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:27 PM 9h12 Holyhead 9:39 PM Glasgow €172 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Holyhead and Glasgow as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Holyhead station (HHD) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Ferries mostly depart from Douglas and arrive in Larne Port.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales to go to Glasgow by train.
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