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Compare train for Holyhead to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Holyhead to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $64, and a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 214 miles (346 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$83 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Travel optionsfrom Holyhead to Southampton
How to get from Holyhead to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Holyhead to Southampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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G010096:47 AM6h56Holyhead station (HHD)1:43 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$891One-way3 transfers
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G010096:47 AM6h56Holyhead station (HHD)1:43 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$891One-way3 transfers
Fastest
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G010056:47 AM6h00Holyhead station (HHD)12:47 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$6521One-way1 transfer
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G150106:47 AM7h17Holyhead station (HHD)2:04 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$891One-way2 transfers
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G010096:25 AM7h18Holyhead station (HHD)1:43 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$891One-way2 transfers
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G150106:25 AM7h39Holyhead station (HHD)2:04 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$891One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Holyhead to Southampton
Travel to Southampton 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 Southampton.

- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Holyhead and Southampton as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Holyhead station (HHD) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Ferries mostly depart from Dublin Port and arrive in Port of Cherbourg.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Southampton by train.
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