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Compare train for Holyhead to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Holyhead to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $106 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $106, while a train costs an average of $106.
Distance: 226 miles (365 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$106 Average price Cheapest | $154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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The journey is about 1h 31m faster (4h 3m by train vs 5h 34m by car) and roughly $48 (€41) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($106 (€89) vs $154 (€129)). 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 London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Holyhead to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W33897 · W339038:51 AM4h47Holyhead station (HHD)1:38 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$751One-way1 transfer
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W33897 · W339038:51 AM4h47Holyhead station (HHD)1:38 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$751One-way1 transfer
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W338978:51 AM3h44Holyhead station (HHD)12:35 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$1391One-way0 transfers
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W33897 · W341828:51 AM4h12Holyhead station (HHD)1:03 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$821One-way1 transfer
W34281 · W3416512:48 PM4h16Holyhead station (HHD)5:04 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$821One-way1 transfer
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W3421711:01 AM4h36Holyhead station (HHD)3:37 PMLondon Euston (EUS)$861One-way1 transfer
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Travel from Holyhead to London: Journey Details
Holyhead is one of the most popular entry points when traveling to the UK from Ireland, and it's easy to get to London from the port. Your best option will be to catch an Arriva or Virgin trains service straight into London Euston, which takes a little under 4 hours. However, if you want to cut costs, indirect trains and buses are also available. Although there is no airport in the neighborhood, a few people choose to catch the train and fly from Liverpool Airport. However, this rarely works out faster than catching a train.
Return trips from London to Holyhead are also available.
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Holyhead and London as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Holyhead station (HHD) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Travel with Lumo, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to London by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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