How to travel from Southampton to Holyhead

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Compare train for Southampton to Holyhead

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Holyhead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $88. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $88, and a train costs an average of $88.

Distance: 214 miles (346 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Holyhead is a train with an average price of $96 (€79).
The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Holyhead is by train with an average journey time of 6h 6m.
Yes, you can take a train between Southampton and Holyhead.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Southampton to Holyhead among Omio's users.

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from Southampton to Holyhead

How to get from Southampton to Holyhead by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Southampton to Holyhead is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Transport for Wales
    8:15 AM7h01
    Southampton
    3:16 PMHolyhead
    $891One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Transport for Wales
    8:15 AM7h01
    Southampton
    3:16 PMHolyhead
    $891One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Transport for Wales
    8:15 AM7h01
    Southampton
    3:16 PMHolyhead
    $891One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Southampton to Holyhead

Travel to Holyhead 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 Southampton to Holyhead.

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You can travel between Southampton and Holyhead by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Holyhead is a train with an average price of $96 (€79).
The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Holyhead is by train with an average journey time of 6h 6m.
The distance from Southampton to Holyhead is approximately 214 miles (346 km).
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Holyhead is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Holyhead as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southampton to Holyhead:
  • Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Holyhead station (HHD).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Cherbourg and arrive in Dublin Port.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southampton to Holyhead, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Holyhead by train.
Omio customers who travel from Southampton to Holyhead often also extend their vacation to go to Dublin, London, Liverpool, Manchester, Belfast. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Holyhead and these popular destinations at a great price.

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